1. a dental condition in which the upper front teeth extend too far forward over the lower front teeth
Usage: dental/medical

Examples

• The orthodontist recommended braces to correct her overbite.
• Children who suck their thumbs may develop an overbite.
• His overbite made it difficult for him to bite into apples.
• The dental exam revealed a slight overbite that needed treatment.
• After two years of braces, her overbite was completely corrected.
• An overbite can sometimes cause speech problems if left untreated.