Overjet or “Buck Teeth”

Table of Contents Overjet: Protruding Front Teeth What It Means When Front Teeth Stick Out—and How Orthodontics Can Help. Overjet Before Treatment After Treatment Overjet refers to the horizontal distance between the upper and lower front teeth. When the top teeth protrude significantly past the bottom teeth, it’s sometimes called “buck teeth” — though the […]

Spacing of Teeth

Table of Contents Spacing of Teeth: Large Gaps Between Teeth Why Gaps Develop Between Teeth, What They Mean, and When Braces Might Help. Spacing Before Treatment After Treatment Spacing refers to noticeable gaps between the teeth — often most visible between the top front teeth. While some spacing can be purely cosmetic, larger or uneven […]

Underbite

Table of Contents Underbite: Lower Teeth in Front of Upper Teeth Underbites: What Causes Them and How Braces Can Help. Underbite Before Treatment After Treatment An underbite occurs when the lower front teeth extend in front of the upper front teeth when the mouth is closed. This type of bite misalignment is often visible from […]