Is my overjet really only 2mm? What can I do, if anything, to reduce it? (Photo)

Question

I had Invisalign 5 years ago for 1.5 yrs. my teeth have either shifted since or my jaw developed. I recently got a new dentist. I'm not so sure how I feel about the answers I am given. My dentist said my overjet is 2mm and my overbite is about 30%-40%. To me my overjet looks to be more than 2mm. If that is the case what can I do to minimize that? Surgery or extractions of any kind are not an option. And I feel as if my retainer is loose and doesn't really keep my teeth from shifting.

James Magee, DDS · Answer

Actually your teeth looks good.You have an oval shape upper arch, which is what we are trying to achieve. You do have a slight deep bite, but not significant. If you want to decrease the overjet, it is possible to do with minor angulation of anterior teeth. So you may have to go back into Invisalign for a very short period, but this could be off. The photos may not be as clear to make an accurate diagnosis and recommendation. I still want to stressed to you, based on what I see the adjustment is very minimal.

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