What causes Protruding Teeth?
Protruding teeth are referred to as increased overjet in orthodontics. There are several reasons why this happens. It may be the result of the upper jaw being positioned in too far in front of the lower jaw or the lower jaw being positioned too far back. Occasionally it can be caused by a tooth size jaw size discrepancy. In severe cases, the lower lip may sit behind the upper front teeth and push them even further forward to accentuate the discrepancy.

Why should Protruding Teeth be fixed?
Protruding teeth are prone to accidental damage and often wear unevenly. In some cases the lower front teeth can cause damage to the gum behind the front top teeth. Protruding teeth can also be unattractive and more prone to trauma.

What treatment is used?
Treatment for Protruding Teeth depends on the cause but usually involves aligning, leveling and coordination of both arches. Braces are often the treatment of choice for patients with Protruding teeth. In growing patients, Braces are often used in conjunction with Elastics, Functional Appliances and occasionally Headgear.

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