An overbite is caused by your top front teeth overlapping your bottom front teeth. It is one of the most common dental problems across the nation affecting about 70% of the population.
With various types of overbites such as an overjet or a deep bite, they can cause multiple problems for a person if not fixed. An improper bite can lead to jaw pain and can cause extra wear on your teeth from grinding.
While it is normal to have a little bit of an overbite, they can also be too big. Overbites are defined using a percentage with orthodontists saying a healthy bite should be in the range of 5% to 25%.