An underbite is a term for a dental condition characterized by lower teeth that extend outward farther than the upper front teeth. This condition is also called a Class III malocclusion or prognathism ...

Your teeth can have a big effect on your overall health and well-being. Having a row of straight, white teeth can boost your self-esteem and confidence. But teeth don't always grow straight. It can ...

Underbite. As long as there is no visible problem, some people think an underbite dog is cute or attractive. But here’s the thing. It is a problem and you must do all you can to fix it. This is a ...

In most cases, an underbite may be caused by childhood habits. These habits often include: The continuous use of pacifiers after the age of 3. Long-term use of feeding bottles even after infant years.

Non-surgical and surgical orthodontic treatments in childhood can improve the bite and jaw position. We do not know how long these effects last. Future studies should be long enough to discover ...

A woman, who suffered years of bullying due to her extreme underbite is smiling for the first time, thanks to gruelling jaw surgery, which has corrected it. Mia Duckworth, 21, from Darwen, Lancashire, ...

An underbite occurs when a person's lower teeth and jaw protrude over their upper teeth. This is usually inherited from a parent who also has the condition. Other causes include thumb sucking, babies ...