Can an overbite get fixed with only having braces?

[mariagn]

I've had braces for 5 months now and before my treatment started I was told by my ortho that I had an overbite. Now 5 months later, it seems like my overbite is gone. At my last adjustment my ortho looked at my teeth and said that I didn't need any rubber bands. My top teeth were never that crowded, but my lower teeth were. I wonder if all I needed was to straighten out my lower teeth to fix my overbite. Could this be possible?

My other question is how does a bite get aligned? Pre-braces I had Class I bites on both sides, but now I feel that my bite is off a little. When will this be fixed and how does this get fixed? Does it get fixed with rubberbands?

[smylex]

Yes, it is possible if it's just the teeth that are out of alignment and it's not a skeletal deformity.

Apart from braces, it can also take surgery to correct a bite in extreme circumstances.

[ksmoguy]

I had an overbite when I started my treatment 4 months ago and already the overbite is about gone. My overbite was not serious and its still there a bit, but I would say its improved at least 50% since beginning treatment.

[Sunny]

If it's dental, then it definitely can!

It's great it's been so easy for you! Here's to your treatment continuing to go so well!

[mariagn]

Wow, this is great news! Thanks for the replies.