Invisalign to correct jaw problem after accident

Susan Goode Estep, DMD answers: 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?


Susan Goode Estep, DMD
24 days ago
By Susan Goode Estep, DMD - Atlanta Cosmetic dentist

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 requires orthodontics, surgery or a combination of these, your perfect teeth will still look perfect at the end of treatment as long as you're working with an experienced team. Find a dentist who regularly teams with an oral surgeon and orthodontist on these types of cases. Good Luck!

Web reference: http://www.atlantadentalspa.com/pages/Choose_cosmetic_dentist.htm
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