Bite, face and jawsQuestion before treatment

I have protruding teeth. Can they be moved back?

Answered byDr Ivelina Ivanova-Koycheva, Orthodontist (MSc)Master's degrees in orthodontics in Rome and in aligner treatment in Turin, international lecturerPublished on 12 November 2026

Protruding (sticking-out) teeth can be the result of the whole dental arch sitting too far forward, or of just the front teeth doing so. This can affect one or both jaws and is often linked to abnormal jaw development and a bite problem.

People with this problem often find it difficult to close their lips. To move the teeth back, space has to be created for them to move into – this can be done by taking out teeth (for example wisdom teeth or premolars) or by using any existing gaps between the side teeth.

This answer is for general information. Your own case needs an examination by an orthodontist.