Protruding front teeth (overjet) correction in Dubai
Prominent front teeth affect lip closure, smile confidence and are more likely to be chipped in falls and sport.
Protruding upper front teeth — a large overjet, often called 'buck teeth' — can be corrected with braces or aligners, growth appliances in young patients, and sometimes mini-implants or extractions to create space. Early treatment also reduces the risk of trauma to prominent front teeth in children.
Key facts
- Teeth vs jaw diagnosed first
- Growth appliances for children
- Braces or aligners for adults
- Protects teeth from trauma
Teeth or jaw?
Protrusion may come from tilted teeth or a lower jaw positioned back; records identify which.
Growing patients
Functional appliances can encourage lower-jaw growth before braces.
Adults
Braces or aligners retract the front teeth, using space from crowding correction, mini-implant anchorage or, in some cases, extractions.
It is never too late to straighten teeth. Adult orthodontics often works alongside implants, veneers or gum treatment, and discreet appliances fit professional life.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-18 · Treating specialist: Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
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Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep
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Patients visit us from Al Safa, Al Wasl, Jumeirah, Umm Suqeim, Al Quoz, City Walk, Business Bay, Downtown Dubai and Al Barsha — and from Sharjah and the wider UAE.
Can aligners fix protruding teeth?
Many cases yes; larger overjets may need braces or extra anchorage.
Will my lips look different?
Retracting teeth can improve lip closure and profile in suitable cases.
Do I need extractions?
Not always; your orthodontist explains the space options.
At what age should buck teeth be treated?
An assessment around age 7–9 is recommended.
Where can I get protruding teeth treatment in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, with Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep). Book by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page.
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Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep) at Manhal Medical Center.
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Dr. Moaiyad Pacha, our consultant orthodontist and partner, also explains protruding front teeth (overjet) correction in dubai in more depth on his own orthodontic practice website, including how he plans treatment in London and here in Dubai: Protruding front teeth (overjet) correction in Dubai — Dr. Pacha Orthodontics ↗
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How are protruding front teeth corrected in Dubai, and who treats them?
Protruding teeth (overjet) are treated by Consultant Orthodontist Dr. Moaiyad Pacha at Manhal Medical Center in Dubai, using braces, aligners, TADs or, in growing children, functional appliances. He first finds out whether the problem is the teeth, the jaw position or habits such as thumb-sucking. In some adults with a strong jaw difference, a combined orthodontic and surgical assessment with Dr. Moataz Al-Khan is discussed.
What is it called when canine teeth stick out?
Canines that sit high or stick out are often called ectopic or high canines and are usually caused by crowding, and Dr. Moaiyad Pacha at Manhal Medical Center in Dubai corrects them by creating space and guiding them into line with braces or aligners. In some cases a canine is impacted and needs extra help to come into position. An early check helps in children.
Can protruding teeth be fixed in adults without surgery?
Many adults can have protruding teeth corrected with orthodontics alone, and Dr. Moaiyad Pacha at Manhal Medical Center in Dubai uses braces, aligners and mini-implants (TADs) to retract the front teeth where appropriate. Surgery is only considered when the jaws themselves are significantly out of balance. Protruding teeth are also more prone to injury, which is another reason people treat them.
Where can I get protruding teeth treatment in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Office 101, SMJ1 Building, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai — between Al Wasl Road and Sheikh Zayed Road, with Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep, DHA licence 52229421-001). Protruding upper front teeth — a large overjet, often called 'buck teeth' — can be corrected with braces or aligners, growth appliances in young patients, and sometimes mini-implants or extractions to create space. Early treatment also reduces the risk of trauma to prominent front teeth in children.
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