Can Invisalign Cause Bite Problems?

I'm wondering if Invisalign could cause bite problems due to the teeth not being fully together while the trays are in. Is this a concern, or something that has been seen before?

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If done improperly, Invisalign can cause bite problems

As an orthodontist, I have seen patients that have been treated with Invisalign that have had bite problems develop and thus were in my chair for a second opinion. Invisalign, in the right hands, is a great tool for correcting malocclusions. However, diagnosis is the most important key to success for any treatment in orthodontics. If the treating doctor does not have a sound understanding of orthodontics, then the treatment may very well not go as planned. The initial set up of the bite... more

Can Invisalign cause bite problem?

Short Answer: Yes. Invisalign can facilitate bite problems. Long Answer: As you know, Invisalign are clear plastic aligners that completely cover your teeth, including the biting surface. If worn properly, which is 20+ hours everyday, your bite becomes accustom to the thickness of material opening and separating your teeth. Even once active treatment is complete, many people will feel a "dual bite." One bite with their trays in and one without. We see this all the... more

Invisalign can cause temporary separation of bite

Invisalign aligners cover the surface of your teeth, and when worn properly this can cause the teeth or bite to separate. When you are finished with treatment, this may feel odd, or like you have a "bite problem", but within a matter of weeks the teeth should settle and begin to touch in the proper way. In some cases, you may need to have an occlusal adjustment to fine tune the way your teeth meet together.