People with macrodontia sometimes also have larger than normal pituitary glands and experience enlargement of the features on one side of the face. Genetics, environment, race, and hormone problems may cause macrodontia. Men and Asians are more likely to experience this condition than other people.

Is macrodontia common?

True generalized macrodontia is rare and seen infrequently in conditions such as pituitary gigantism [4]. The localized phenotype involving just one or a few teeth is even more rare [4]. Macrodontia is far less common than microdontia and occasionally the term “megadontia” may be used for this condition [5].

How can you fix an overbite?

Your dentist knows how to correct an overbite. They can use braces, which slowly pull your jaw into a correct position. They can also employ surgery, correcting your bones so the upper and lower jaws fit together. You can get your overbite corrected, regardless of what caused it or how bad it is.