Protrusion of Upper Front Teeth

The upper front teeth may sometimes sit too far in front of the lower front teeth, or the lower front teeth may be positioned too far back compared to the upper teeth. This increased protrusion of the upper front teeth relative to the lower front teeth is called an “increased overjet”. Sometimes the upper front teeth sit so far forward that the lips are unable to close around them. This type of bite gives rise to an increased risk of trauma to the upper front teeth, especially if the patient plays contact sports.