Few people have straight teeth or perfect bites naturally. Misaligned teeth can influence your self-esteem and dental health, but those aren’t the only concerns. Alignment issues can also affect your bite, which is the relationship between your upper and lower arches when your mouth is closed. If your jaws don’t fit together correctly, it can affect your appearance and oral functions. An overbite is a common problem that occurs when the upper teeth overlap the lower arch. If you’ve been putting off getting braces, here are a few reasons to fix your overbite, sooner rather than later.

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