It just might be time for traditional braces to finally step down as the go-to orthodontic solution. Nowadays, Invisalign can do everything metal brackets and wires can do, but better – including correcting misaligned bites! That’s right – you could solve your overbite, underbite, or other jaw-related issues with the comfort and convenience of clear aligners. To learn more about how it works, keep reading.
What Types of Bite Issues Can Invisalign Correct?
By “bite issue,” dentists generally mean that your jaw is positioned in such a way that your teeth don’t sit evenly at rest. This often makes it difficult to chew effectively, and can result in discomfort while eating. For example:
- If you have an overbite, your upper set of pearly whites jut out farther than your lower set. Unless you’re planning on being the next Freddie Mercury, you’ll likely want to have this problem fixed to avoid complications!
- Similarly, an underbite means your lower teeth jut out farther than your upper teeth. Fortunately, Invisalign can realign your teeth and jaw to improve both your comfort and your smile aesthetics.
- Crossbites aren’t as common as the other two bite issues. This is when upper teeth rest just behind their lower counterparts, or vise-versa. This type of malocclusion can exert awkward pressure on your pearly whites, and Invisalign can give you the space your pearly whites need.
- Let’s say your upper and lower teeth don’t touch or overlap at all – then you still have a bite issue called open bite. This can be a trickier case to correct, but Invisalign can get the job done.
Basically, Invisalign is capable of fixing mild to moderate misalignments. In other words, the vast majority of bite issues!
Am I A Good Candidate for Invisalign?
There’s only one way to know for sure: schedule a consultation with your dentist. It can be difficult to assess the state of your own teeth and jaw structure, but with the help of some X-rays and professional skills, a dentist can tell you whether clear aligners can improve your smile. The sooner you start Invisalign, the sooner you can enjoy the benefits of perfectly straight pearly whites, so pick up the phone and call your dentist today!
About the Practice
We have four exceptional dentists at Wolfe Dental Hillsboro, including not one, but two Invisalign experts. If you’re interested in correcting your bite with these popular clear aligners, our professionals will thoroughly examine your mouth and help you build your ideal treatment plan. To contact our friendly team and schedule a consultation, call 503-844-6550.