Whenever we discuss bite problems, one commonly asked question is, “Can Invisalign fix an overbite?” The answer is Yes, it can!
An overbite is your upper teeth overlapping the lower ones when you close your mouth. Usually, a slight overbite is something that one can ignore; however, an excessive overbite can cause problems.
The good news is that you can get rid of this issue easily. It does not matter what age bracket you belong to, older teens or adults; Invisalign clear aligners can fix an overbite.
It is seen that genetic factors usually cause this issue. However, that is not it. There are other reasons why this issue arises, such as abnormal growth of baby teeth or your child sucking on a pacifier or thumb excessively.
What is an Overbite?
Overbite is known as the malocclusion of your front teeth, making them stick out when you close your mouth. Overbite is divided into 2 categories:
Vertical – If your top teeth extend from your lower teeth, it is put under the category of a vertical overbite.
Horizontal – This kind of overbite makes your top teeth stick out in front of your bottom teeth.
Issues That An Overbite Causes
It is not wise to leave it hanging; use Invisalign to fix your overbite. Otherwise, the following oral health troubles will pop up:
- Cavities
- Speech problems
- Tooth enamel erosion
- Gum/periodontal disease
- Headaches that can lead to migraines
- Difficulty in eating and chewing
What Is Invisalign?
You must be more acquitted with traditional braces. Those metal brackets and wires attached to your teeth exert slight pressure to slowly move them to the desired position.
If you are not up for the characteristic look and want a discreet retreat, invisalign can fix your overbite.
Invisalign aligners work on the same phenomenon but in stealth mode. Instead of wiring up your mouth with metal, you can now get clear plastic aligners into your mouth.
They are not permanently fixed to your teeth. Invisalign is removable while you eat or brush. However, wearing these trays for at least 23 hours per day is a recommendation for the best results.
Invisalign fixes overbites without the metal and wires; hence are much more comfortable to wear. However, do not forget to take them off while eating or drinking anything other than water. This is to save them from staining.
Other than that, brush your aligners after every meal to keep them bacteria-free.
How Does Invisalign Correct Overbite?
With so many advancements, there is no need to rely on metal braces and wires to fix an overbite; invisalign is here!
You wear them for the most part of your day and night. They put slight pressure on your teeth constantly to move them in the desired direction.
This is the discreet treatment you have always been waiting for. Invisalign are customized, removable, and transparent aligners.
When you go to your dentist for overbite treatment using Invisalign, they will first perform a dental examination to check whether Invisalign can fix your overbite properly. If it is a good option for you, customized aligners are made for you based on your digital dental scan.
Final Words
If you want to know about Invisalign, get in touch with professionals from Smile 360 Family Dentistry by dialing (909) 980-4878. We are here, just a call away, to answer all your queries.