An overbite, where your upper front teeth overlap the lower ones, is a common dental misalignment that can affect chewing, speaking, long-term oral health, and, of course, confidence. If you’re considering treatment, here’s an in-depth guide on what to expect during the journey to your ideal smile.

Initial Assessment & Suitability

Treatment typically begins with a free impression kit from Smileie. This kit allows you to take dental impressions at home and post them back. Guided by clear instructions and video support, you’ll capture molds of your teeth accurately. Returning the impression triggers the creation of a custom 3D treatment preview. If the dental team determines you are not an ideal candidate for clear aligners, also known as clear braces or invisible braces, you’ll get a full refund for the kit.

Treatment Plan Creation

Once your impressions arrive, a US-based dentist will craft a personalized plan outlining how your overbite will be corrected stage by stage. This dental treatment plan is rendered in a 3D preview you can review and approve. It clarifies how much your teeth will shift and sets realistic expectations for results and duration.

Choosing the Right Wear Schedule

Smileie offers two main clear aligner options:

• Day-Time Dual Arch: Wear them for 20–22 hours per day, removing only for eating and cleaning. Most overbite cases are resolved in about 4–6 months.
  

• Night-Time Dual Arch: Designed to be worn exclusively during sleep (8–10 hours/night), this option fits around busy daytime routines. Results may take slightly longer, typically 6–8 months .
  

The choice depends on lifestyle, discipline, and your desired pace of progress.

Starting the Treatment

After approval, Smileie ships your first set of aligners, along with additional sets, retainers, and a whitening kit, all included in the plan. You’ll follow a detailed "day plan" or "night plan" schedule for switching trays every 10–14 days, guided by the Smileie app and portal. This clear aligners method gently nudges each tooth into optimal alignment, reversing overbite gradually.

Monitoring Progress & Mid-Treatment Check-ins

Though there are no in-office visits required, Smileie ensures professional oversight through remote monitoring. You’ll engage via the portal, uploading photos and notes. Most plans include a free refinement of adjustment is needed to ensure your smileie process stays on track. Discomfort is usually mild and temporary, a sign that your teeth are shifting, and usually subsides within days.

Completing Treatment & Retention

Once alignment is achieved, you transition to wearing retainers, initially 20–22 hours daily for 6 months, followed by nightly wear only for another 6 months. Smileie provides at least two sets, and a protection plan ensures extra retainers are available should you need them down the line.

Key Benefits of Overbite Treatment

• Improved oral health: A proper bite distributes chewing pressure evenly, reduces wear, and makes oral hygiene easier, especially for those opting for clear braces .
  

• Boosted confidence: A corrected overbite can lift self-esteem and open new social and professional doors .
  

• Discreet comfort: Thanks to transparent clear aligners, the process is virtually invisible, no brackets, no wires, but full of impact.
  

In Summary

Addressing an overbite is more than cosmetic, it’s a journey toward better function, health, and confidence.Smileie offers a structured, professional, and flexible experience using clear aligners or clear braces. From the impression kit through your day plan or night plan, to long-term retention, expect a transparent, dentist-monitored, effective process designed to give you a lasting, radiant smile.

Ready to take the first step?

Start with the Impression Kit, Choose your ideal path, Day-Time Dual Arch or Night-Time Dual Arch

Here’s to your journey, every step guided, every smile brighter.