Do you avoid smiling freely due to a noticeable lower jaw protruding beyond the upper teeth? This guide from London's Bayswater Dental Clinic covers the symptoms, causes, types and both non-invasive as well as surgical underbite treatment options to realign your bite for improved facial profile, speech and confidence.
An underbite refers to the lower row of teeth extending out farther than the upper teeth when biting naturally, termed a “Class III malocclusion” in dentistry. The condition ranges from mild to severe based on millimeters of lower jaw advancement beyond upper teeth alignment.
Common signs of underbite misalignments involve:
Genetics often play a key role driving skeletal formation and dental compensations trying to mesh discordant jaw dimensions. Other influences can include:
Misaligned upper and lower jaw bone structures; severe cases often requiring combined surgery and orthodontics
Lower incisors lining up excessively in front of top teeth due to positioning rather than jaw proportions; removable appliances or braces commonly correct dental impactions
Molars and side teeth healthily aligned while lower front teeth flare beyond uppers appearing like a true underbite; predetermined early phase soon outgrown by additional eruption
Front teeth fail to overlap vertically while back teeth contact normally; difficult to self-correct requiring intervention
If a protruding lower jaw jeopardizes oral function or self-confidence, the underbite correction specialists at Bayswater Dental Clinic provide both non-invasive realignment options as well as combined surgical treatments for properly positioned bites and beautifully balanced facial profiles.
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