I notice my teeth look like a slight overjet. Should I get treatment or is it not needed? (photo)

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I get told I have really nice teeth, but I'm highly critical of myself and noticed my teeth look like a slight overjet ( I been doing my research) I just want a professional opinion to let me know if I should get treatment or not. I have had braces as a child but the orthodontist was not very careful so I have short roots in my front teeth. That's why I think invisalign if anything would be safest direction.

Sarah Thompson, DMD · Answer

Based on your photos, your smile is very nice.  Furthermore, your top front teeth are always supposed to slightly over lap your front bottom teeth; this is natural.  Now, of course you could do things to make it "perfect," like use orthodontics to decrease your overjet some and also whiten your bottom teeth some, but it is totally up to you.  If you were my patient and you were telling me that people always complement you on your teeth, I would definitely suggest whitening them some and then using Invisalign to slightly retract your overbite.  Good luck and I hope this helps. Follow me if you have more questions.Sarah Thompson, DMD

Natwarlal Tibrewal, BDS · Answer

hi, from the photo it seems that you have perfect set of teeth. but it depends on individual perception. i would suggest take some good professional fullface photos from different angles and then evaluate with someone you trust. if you still feel, it could be improved, seek our help.

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD - Account Suspended · Answer

Overlapping is normal, we usually have 2-3 mm horizontal and 2-3 mm vertical.  From what I can tell, yours is perfect.  Whitening is likely the only thing left to be "Perfect"

I notice my teeth look like a slight overjet. Should I get treatment or is it not needed? (photo)

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