What is an Overbite?<\/h2>\n
When the disease becomes sufficiently severe, it may result in irreversible tooth damage and temporomandibular joint dysfunction. Additionally, severe buck teeth may significantly change the face shape, resulting in psychological distress and poor self-esteem. Our dentist at Creative Smiles can permanently straighten your teeth and eliminate your overbite. Read about composite<\/a>.<\/p>\n While the reason is often inherited and may be handed down through generations, external influences can compel the teeth to shift.<\/p>\n While it is natural for a child to sucking their thumb over the age of three or four and throughout the development of their permanent teeth, the pressure created by sucking the finger may cause the permanent teeth to come in at an irregular angle.<\/p>\n Sucking a pacifier, similar to thumb sucking<\/a>, may induce it. Pacifier usage, as reported in the 2016 Journal of the American Dental Association, increases the risk of malocclusion.<\/p>\n When the tongue is pushed forward far enough in the mouth, it typically pushes the teeth forward as well. This often leads in an open bite<\/a> malocclusion, but may sometimes result in buck teeth.<\/p>\n Many individuals grind their teeth subconsciously. Teeth grinding is a pretty typical occurrence during sleep. Bruxism is often the source of an overbite, which may subsequently result in significant jaw and head discomfort. Teeth grinding may also result in early tooth enamel degradation, which can eventually result in tooth decay.<\/p>\n Gaps between teeth<\/a> or crowding may affect the front teeth’s alignment. When a tooth or two are missing, the remaining teeth begin to move, impacting the position of the other teeth.<\/p>\n Inadequate room to fit the teeth might also result in alignment problems. Know about align your teeth<\/a>.<\/p>\n Certain individuals are born with an uneven jaw or with a tiny upper or lower jaw. An overbite is a hereditary condition, which means that if your parents, siblings, or other relatives have one, you may also have one.<\/p>\n Tumors and cysts in the mouth or jaw may cause your teeth to become misaligned and your mouth and jaw to change form. This happens when chronic swelling or bone development in the top area of the mouth causes the jaw to move forward.<\/p>\n Additionally, prolonged nail biting and chewing<\/a> on hard things such as pens, pencils, and other objects may result in an overbite.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.mycreativesmiles.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Overbite-Fullerton-400x333.jpg\")
<\/a>When the upper teeth protrude excessively beyond the lower teeth, this is referred to as an overbite or buck teeth. Most individuals have some degree of overbite, which is not obvious and has no effect on their biting or dental health.<\/p>\nWhat Causes Buck Teeth?<\/h2>\n
Thumb Sucking<\/h3>\n
Pacifier<\/h3>\n
Tongue-thrusting<\/h3>\n
Teeth Grinding<\/h3>\n
Missing or Impacted Teeth<\/h3>\n
Genetics<\/h3>\n
Tumors and cysts of the mouth or jaw<\/h3>\n