overbite/underbite

An underbite, where the lower teeth protrude beyond the upper teeth, is more than just a cosmetic concern. Dr. Ronald Konig, a Houston dentist specializing in non-surgical jaw procedures, understands that leaving an underbite untreated can have several long-term consequences on oral health and overall well-being. In this blog, the team at Konig Center for Cosmetic & […]

Can you correct an overbite on your own? Many patients wonder about this before seeking treatment. The answer is no. Overbites and underbites are jaw malocclusions that require professional dental treatment. Overbites are often caused by prolonged thumb sucking, pacifier use, or baby bottle use. Underbites are usually caused by congenital defects affecting the lower jaw. Overbites

There are many patients who appear to have premature aging or the appearance of facial collapsing. Many of these patients have overbites and some have TMJ pain along with headaches and the appearance of retruded chins or weak chins.  Most often these patients have deep overbites along with worn teeth.  The retruded jaw is not

Regardless of the severity of your overbite or underbite, they cannot go away on their own. These conditions can be caused by jaw structure or childhood behaviors, such as thumb socking, resulting in the top or bottom jaw protruding. To help you avoid discomfort and oral health struggles from your misalignment, let’s explore the consequences

In addition to not looking attractive, causing damage to the existing teeth, and often causing facial asymmetry, underbites are most often damaging to the gums and teeth causing wear and often TMJ pain. This is a case where our patient was offered only the options of surgery to correct her underbite. She was not happy […]

Many patients present in our office for consultations regarding options to correct their overbites without undergoing orthognathic surgery.  Some have TMJ Pain and some do not. Most do not want to have major surgery on their faces and do not need too. There are usually several main reasons patients present with this concern: Facial Appearance