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Thanks to modern technology and experts in the field, orthodontic patients can choose from a range of brace appliances.
But with so many options available, we understand it can also be a little confusing for patients. That’s why we’ve created this short blog to help you understand the pros and cons of metal braces and ceramic braces.
Overjet vs Overbite
Overbite and overjet are two types of malocclusion (aka crooked teeth or a "poor bite”). People often confuse them to be the same, but they are uniquely different.
The main difference between overjet teeth and overbite teeth is the angle of the upper teeth and jaw.
Not only does crooked and misaligned teeth cause a lack of confidence in adults and children, it also has several health hazards linked as well. Crooked teeth can be treated with orthodontics, your dentist will be the right person to tell you that you need treatment or not.
