{"id":7215,"date":"2025-09-26T06:19:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T06:19:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.drwondersmile.au\/blog\/?p=7215"},"modified":"2025-11-13T03:05:21","modified_gmt":"2025-11-13T03:05:21","slug":"do-clear-aligners-fix-an-overbite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.drwondersmile.au\/blog\/do-clear-aligners-fix-an-overbite\/","title":{"rendered":"Do clear aligners fix an overbite?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Do clear aligners fix an overbite?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n

An overbite is one of the most common bite concerns, and for many people, it\u2019s also one of the most noticeable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether clear aligners<\/a> can fix an overbite, the short answer is yes<\/strong>!  In many cases, they can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But as with most things in life (and dentistry), the full story is a little more nuanced. Let\u2019s look at what an overbite really is, and how aligners can help.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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What is an overbite?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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An overbite happens when your top front teeth sit too far forward over your lower teeth. Sometimes called \u201cbuck teeth\u201d, it\u2019s one of the most common types of bite misalignment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A slight overbite is actually normal! Most people\u2019s top teeth overlap the bottom teeth a little. But when the overlap is too large, it becomes a problem that may need orthodontic care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Causes of an overbite<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overbites can develop for different reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n