Teeth/overbite question

I don't have an overbite, in fact, I don't have a bite at all!

When my jaw is shut, I can fit my tongue through the gap in my front teeth. It is a bit of a problem in that I can't bite things, struggle to eat sandwiches etc. but I've learnt to deal with it.

Dentist tells me I'll need surgery to get it fixed. Err, no thanks, I can manage without it!

How strange. I don't understand. Er .... flash!?

ha ha

I have always had a bit of an overbite. It just seems normal to me - nver had braces etc. I don't particularly like it, due to the look, but I'm not prepared to pay to get it fixed, and it doesn't cause me any problems.

I wouldn't think you would need anything done, unless it is causing problems. I understand what you mean about shaping the backs of your top teeth, and I'm sure mine are rather well shaped, but it shouldn't cause too much of a problem.

I thought it was normal to have a slight overbite (as in your top teeth fall over your bottom when closed). In fact, this came up on QI the other day and the reason we mostly have overbites is because we use knives and forks whereas our ancestors' teeth met when closed because they needed them to be that way to rip meat from the bones.

S has an underbite which is very cute now but will probably need braces when she's older.

I think your teeth close together normally. What were they like before?

WKneesS. I always thought it was normal too.

Yep, l have a massive one. A combination of thumb sucking and an issue with my jaw. It drives me mad and l would love to sort it out. I think l would need braces and an operation to sort it out.

Maybe you should go to see your dentist and get his opinion?