While your dentist
can usually identify an overbite visually, he or she will also
perform a physical dental exam of your bite to formally diagnose the condition. During the evaluation, your dentist will usually take digital x-rays. To more closely examine your smile, he or she can
also use advanced technology to take 3-D images of your teeth and jaw. Using this information, your dentist can determine the type and severity of your overbite. Treating a severe overbite usually involves
braces or other orthodontic treatments.