Question 1

i have a very painful bump behind my two front teeth due to my braces closing the gap there. it hurts to eat, drink, and chew. i have a deep overbite and every time i bite down, my teeth hit it. i woke up and accidentally bit the bump. it hurt so much i s

Accepted Answer

Swelling: If teeth are not flossed daily as space between teeth is closed gums will swell.  Couple this with the irritation from your deep overbite and you have an addressable problem that can be very annoying.  Please see the General Dentist or specialist Orthodontist that is treating you for adjustment to your braces and your Oral Hygiene that will give you relief.

Question 2

i never fully rest my back teeth all the way down because it begins to hurt in the jaw and the back tooth. this might be due to finger sucking. is this considered an overbite? will invisalign fix it - or will it cause a posterior open bite?

Accepted Answer

: Orthodontic treatment should not leave you with a posterior open bite, regardless of the method used to treat your malocclusion. Please consult with a local orthodontist to have your bite evaluated.

Question 3

will smiling as wide as you could, damage the nose or the nose cartilage? will it hurt it? what happen if it is a fake smile, the widest you could do?

Accepted Answer

Smiling: No, none of that will cause any "damage".  Feel free to smile as much as you want.  The happiness will spread!

Question 4

is it normal for it to hurt when smiling when i just had my wisdom teeth removed?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Muscles are pulled and stretched during the procedure. Speak to your surgeon if it persists.

Question 5

i put baby in stroller and he was screaming so i shacked him aggressively, he stopped crying and fell asleep. whole night he slept and ate well, and this morning and day he was happy, smiling, "talking" etc. i'm scared that maybe hurt him like that?

Accepted Answer

: Babies cry. That is their primary form of communication. Shaking them can trigger internal bleeding in their brain leading to damage or death. You may have escaped it with this encounter, given the normal behavior baby shows, but don't do it again, ever.

Question 6

what is an overbite?

Accepted Answer

Overbite and: overjet are commonly miss used and miss understood. Overbite is the distance the edges of  the lower teeth pass up behind the edges of the upper teeth when the teeth are in the fully closed position. Overjet is the distance of the upper front teeth on front of the lower front teeth when the teeth are in the fully closed position. This is commonly called overbite by lay persons but is incorrect.

Question 7

what is a normal overbite?

Accepted Answer

Between 3–5 mm: If concerned, consult with a board certified Orthodontic Specialist.

Question 8

what can i do to fix an overbite?

Accepted Answer

Braces: There are no short cuts if you have reached puberty.

Question 9

how do you  get an overbite fixed?

Accepted Answer

Best to consult with: An orthodontist.  He will need to obtain diagnostic records on you (panoramic and cephalometric x-rays) and some diagnostic models before treatment options can be presented.

Question 10

what is used to correct an overbite?

Accepted Answer

See an orthodontist: I would say that either orthodontics and possibly oral surgery may be needed to correct the overbite.

Get Virtual Care

For Businesses

About Us

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Doctor answers about:

Can an overbite hurt your smile

A member asked:

I have a very painful bump behind my two front teeth due to my braces closing the gap there. it hurts to eat, drink, and chew. i have a deep overbite and every time i bite down, my teeth hit it. i woke up and accidentally bit the bump. it hurt so much i s

A member asked:

I never fully rest my back teeth all the way down because it begins to hurt in the jaw and the back tooth. this might be due to finger sucking. is this considered an overbite? will invisalign fix it - or will it cause a posterior open bite?

A member asked:

Will smiling as wide as you could, damage the nose or the nose cartilage? will it hurt it? what happen if it is a fake smile, the widest you could do?

A member asked:

Is it normal for it to hurt when smiling when i just had my wisdom teeth removed?

A member asked:

I put baby in stroller and he was screaming so i shacked him aggressively, he stopped crying and fell asleep. whole night he slept and ate well, and this morning and day he was happy, smiling, "talking" etc. i'm scared that maybe hurt him like that?

A member asked:

What is an overbite?

A member asked:

What is a normal overbite?

A member asked:

What can i do to fix an overbite?

A member asked:

How do you get an overbite fixed?

A member asked:

What is used to correct an overbite?

HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients

Telemedicine

Primary Care

Manage Your Conditions

Women's Health

Children's Health

Men's Health

Senior Health

Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle

Sexual Health

Mental & Behavioral Health

Travel Medicine

Urgent Care

Didn't find what you're looking for?

More of what we treat

Allergies

Antibiotics

Asthma

High Blood Pressure

Prescriptions

Type 2 Diabetes

For Businesses

Company

Health Content

Join Us

Download HealthTap

Questions?