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I Have Invisalign and It is Being Used to Correct an Overbite, But Will It Work? (photo)
asked 5 months ago by joeydegz32 in Chicago, IL
Latest answer by Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Question viewed 237 times
Tags: expectation, overbite, results
I have been researching online and have read that you can not correct an overbite using elastics once the upper jaw is formed. I am 22 years old so I assume mine is. I have invisalign and I am really happy with the results, so I am wondering how is my bite going to be fixed- I have had elastics for 2 months so far. In order to fix my overbite, are my bottom teeth going to be moved farther out so they align with my upper teeth? I have read that only functional orthodontics treat this issue.
3 answers to I Have Invisalign and It is Being Used to Correct an Overbite, But Will It Work? (photo)
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Communication w provider
Dr Hricko said it very nicely. You need to speak to your doc. I have fixed bite with your same classification/bite. It is absolutely POSSIBLE.
iT IS A TRICKY CASE AND THERE ARE MANY FACTOR TO BE LOOKED AT TO know if your Over Jet with end ideally or not
Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD
Chesterfield Orthodontist
Chesterfield Orthodontist
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Invisalign to correct overjet
Hi--
I would recommend that you speak with your current invisalign doctor about your invisalign treatment, and the expectations of your treatment as well as how they have set up your case (this will ultimately determine how you will improve your over jet- front top teeth in relation to lower botton teeth)
It seems that you are reading a lot on the internet and you need clarification from a professional and it is a little too extensive to write about here. In a short summary,...
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Gabriela Hricko, DDS
New York Orthodontist
New York Orthodontist
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Invisalign effectiveness
Great helpful pictures. You have a class !! division 11 bite. That term denotes that the upper teeth are ahead of the lower teeth and has causes crowding in the anterior. You have a moderate deep bite and . Invisalign can correct the problem. BUT, in order to do so it will require reproximation of the teeth to make room. Reproximation is sanding of the in-between services. You would need a substantial amount of reproximation which may change the look, fit...
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