Putting your teeth in the proper position may make you less likely to grind your teeth, but there is no guarantee. Grinding is frequently stress related and many people with perfect occlusion grind their teeth. From what you are describing, it seems like your teeth have shifted over the years which may not... more
Can Invisalign correct bite problem from TMJ?
I've had a perfect bite all of these years. Last year, due to the stress of having painful physical injuries, I started grinding again after many years. I started having TMJ pain for the first time in my life (lower jaw, right side).
Now, I've noticed that my perfect bite is gone. I can literally feel my lower teeth shifting forward. The pain in my mandible is worse. When I bite down, my top perfect teeth exactly meet with my bottom teeth.
I went to an oral surgeon, and he said that I may need orthodontic help. Will Invisalign braces help my situation, and can they be placed only on the bottom teeth?
5 answers to “Can Invisalign correct bite problem...”
A: Invisalign isn't the best when dealing with TMJ issues
Quite often when orthodontics can help with TMJ is when the teeth have become worn down. Orthodontics can "verticalize" teeth (raise lower teeth up and upper teeth down). This gets the nose and chin at the right distance (if they get too close together, the joint gets strained). This is... more
A: Invisalign can help bruxism, crossbites, and malaligned teeth
Invisalign is another modality in the movement of teeth. It can be tremendously more efficient to use invisalign with people that are bruxers and grinders. People that brux their teeth are more prone to breakage of wires and broken braces which slows down treatment. The Invisalgn product also... more
A: Invisalign to correct jaw problem after accident
I'm not sure what kind of trauma your jaw sustained from your incident -- broken jaw...broken condyle? Depending on the injury, this may be a touchy case unless you are in excellent hands. I would seek a highly experienced dentist/oral surgeon team to evaluate your case and move forward. If your case... more
A: TMJ and Invisalign
You stated that your bite comes together perfectly. The body is amazing. Your muscles can adapt to even some of the worst bites. Only a dentist who is trained in occlusion and TMJ can truely determine if your bite needs changing. Depending on the dentist these changes can be done with regular... more
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