Will Invisalign Correct a Serious Overbite?

asked 3 years ago by PrettyBrownEyes718
Latest answer by Raj Kumar, BDS, LDSRCS
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Tags: teeth, overbite

I went to my orthodontist a few weeks ago and he told me I am a good candidate for invisalign. He is pretty experienced when it comes to treatment.

I am really scared because everyone says that invisalign can only fix minor problems. My treatment costs $6500 and I don't want all that money to go down the drain. To describe my overbite.. (thumbsucker) I can stick an inch of my index finger in my mouth with a closed jaw. Today is my first day with the aligners in and I want to know will they work?

4 answers to Will Invisalign Correct a Serious Overbite?

Invisalign will likely help, but may leave you a bit short of an ideal result

In general Invisalign won't hurt you. It will only work towards a better bite. The question is how good will it get. Invisalign is somewhat limited in its ability to correct overbites, especially in adults. If it is a horizontal overbite (properly called an overjet), along with significant spacing across your upper front teeth, you should see a significant improvement as long as you wear your aligners as instructed. But if it is due to a small... more

Doug Depew, DMD
Atlanta Orthodontist

Overbite is a broad term

It sounds like what you describe (from an oral habit in the past, in this case thumbsucking) would be normally fine with Invisalign. The way an overbite is determined really is by looking at how the upper and lower molars meet. The molars can be normal and have what you describe. Odds are, you will be fine and have a successful outcome.

Lance Timmerman, DMD
Seattle Cosmetic Dentist

Invisalign may not be strong enough for severe overbite cases

Please, do not worry!!!! First set of aligners will not show any results - too early. Invisalign may not be strong enough for severe cases, but your Orthodontist can offer you a combination case - use a regular wire to help Invisalign a little.

Victoria Olshansky, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist