{"id":128,"date":"2025-01-16T15:48:29","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T15:48:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/?p=128"},"modified":"2025-03-07T15:51:13","modified_gmt":"2025-03-07T15:51:13","slug":"4-reasons-to-have-your-overbite-corrected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/4-reasons-to-have-your-overbite-corrected\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Reasons to Have Your Overbite Corrected"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"785\" src=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_318674501-1024x785.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-129\" style=\"width:319px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_318674501-1024x785.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_318674501-300x230.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_318674501-768x589.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/AdobeStock_318674501.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you have an overbite, your main issue with it may only be how it looks when you smile. Also known as malocclusion, overbites occur when the upper set of teeth don\u2019t align with the lower set because they are overlapping them. But these types of problems are more than simply cosmetic issues. An improperly aligned bite can cause many oral health problems that can cause permanent damage to your teeth and gums. Here are four important reasons to correct your overbite that go beyond just appearances, and why getting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/invisalign.html\">Invisalign<\/a> treatment now can help improve your smile and protect your teeth for a lifetime!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Oral Hygiene<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When accompanied by crowding or crooked teeth, an overbite can make it difficult to properly clean your teeth and gums. Naturally, this can cause an increase in problems like cavities, gum disease, and tooth decay. Aligning your smile with the help of Invisalign can correct your overbite and make it easier to keep your mouth clean, lowering your risk of painful dental problems that could cost you your teeth!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Enamel Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Enamel erosion is common with patients who have overbites, because when the teeth overlap, they can wear down as they slide past each other. Additionally, your teeth are at a higher risk of breaking if they collide, especially if the enamel is already depleted and the teeth are brittle. Thus, by aligning your bite with Invisalign, your teeth will be less likely to prematurely erode or accidentally break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Gum Health<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If your lower teeth frequently bite against the roof of your mouth due to an overbite, it could cause a condition known as tissue impingement. This in turn can cause gum recession, which can leave you vulnerable to gum disease and tooth loss if not corrected. Realigning your bite with Invisalign can help stop your lower teeth from damaging your gums, keeping your upper arches safe from the catastrophic side-effects of recession.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improved Self-Esteem<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, correcting your overbite with Invisalign can give you a beautiful smile you\u2019re proud to share with the world, improving your self-esteem and helping you feel more confident in your social life and career! This can help you improve your relationships with friends, family, and of course, yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Remember, an overbite is a common issue that can cause a lot of problems if left untreated. If you\u2019re ready to align your bite and improve your oral health and self-confidence, schedule a consultation for Invisalign with your dentist today!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About Our Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At <a href=\"https:\/\/www.longmontdentist.com\/about.html\">Coats Dental Group of Longmont<\/a>, &nbsp;our father and son team of skilled, caring dentists are proud to welcome you and your family to our practice! For over 25 years, we\u2019ve helped Longmont patients just like you achieve optimal oral health through a variety of preventive, restorative, and cosmetic dentistry treatments. If you or your child have an overbite that could potentially cause (or is already causing) problems like tooth damage, gum disease, and lower self-esteem, schedule a consultation with us today by visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/d1.patientconnect365.com\/Portal\/Index\/35627e64f64a4da08636aa492d1c0617\/RequestAppointment\/1\">our website<\/a> or calling us at 303-776-4090.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you have an overbite, your main issue with it may only be how it looks when you smile. Also known as malocclusion, overbites occur when the upper set of teeth don\u2019t align with the lower set because they are overlapping them. But these types of problems are more than simply cosmetic issues. 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