In the early days of Invisalign, it was a fairly limited treatment that could only be used to correct minor problems in the alignment of the teeth. Over time, however, the Invisalign system has grown more advanced and more powerful, allowing us to correct more complicated malocclusions. So can Invisalign treat an overbite?
The answer is yes and no. For minor overbites, especially when the overbite is caused more by front teeth jutting outward rather than skeletal bone alignment issue, Invisalign can be effective as a treatment option. Thanks to new developments in Invisalign such as Precision Cuts, we can even attach elastics to Invisalign aligners now, giving us much more freedom to treat mild to moderate cases of overbite.
However, for more severe cases of overbite, Invisalign may not cut it. While Invisalign is a highly effective treatment option, it isn’t very effective for making significant changes to the alignment of the jaws and facial bones – and this is often necessary in the case of severe overbite. So while Invisalign can treat some cases of overbite, for more severe cases, we may need to opt for another orthodontic treatment like traditional braces.
While Invisalign can’t treat all cases of overbite, it’s still an effective option for the majority of our patients – and if you want to find out if it can help you, we’re here to help. Contact us today to learn more about Invisalign and see how it could help lead you to a brand new smile. We can’t wait to hear from you, and we look forward to helping you achieve the smile of your dreams!
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