Hello, I was wondering if its possible to fix a underbite. Well i'm not too exactly sure if it's a underbite, but I attached a photo. I notice my jaw has been cracking more now and it seems to make my teeth move as well. Hopefully invisalign will fix this
March 8, 2011
Answer: Invisalign may not correct an underbite
From your picture it appears that you have not only an "underbite" but also a significant difference in upper and lower jaw size and asymmetric jaw development. In many situations of this type some form of jaw surgery is required for correction. The fact that you are having progressive jaw "cracking" is a sign that treatment is best done sooner rather than later ("An ounce of prevention -------- etc.").
Having said that, if you do need surgery, you will probably also need to have some tooth alignment done in preparation for surgery - and Invisalign may be an option for that alignment. I suggest you schedule a consultation with an orthodontist so you can learn more about the nature of your bite imbalance and the approaches to its correction.
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March 8, 2011
Answer: Invisalign may not correct an underbite
From your picture it appears that you have not only an "underbite" but also a significant difference in upper and lower jaw size and asymmetric jaw development. In many situations of this type some form of jaw surgery is required for correction. The fact that you are having progressive jaw "cracking" is a sign that treatment is best done sooner rather than later ("An ounce of prevention -------- etc.").
Having said that, if you do need surgery, you will probably also need to have some tooth alignment done in preparation for surgery - and Invisalign may be an option for that alignment. I suggest you schedule a consultation with an orthodontist so you can learn more about the nature of your bite imbalance and the approaches to its correction.
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September 25, 2011
Answer: Be careful. Invisalign may help but is not the complete answer.
Be careful here. The picture you have shown and the description "I notice my jaw has been cracking more now" tells my that you have a complex skeletal misalignment problem that necessitates working with a specialist who not only deals with orthodontics, but temperomandibular dysfunction (TMD) as well. The proper treatment would involve wearing a special mouth orthotic for 4-6 months to get the jaws aligned and functioning properly. Then you may need widening of the upper jaw (funtional facial orthopedics) (another 4-6 months) and then the possibilities of wearing Invisalign (another year) or braces would exist.
This way all the bases are covered, the results are highly predictable, and a lifetime correction is possible. Otherwise shortcuts may result in necessary re-treatment in the future. I am sorry to be so long winded here, but I personally have retreated hundreds of cases where the TMJ problem was ignored in the original treatment and the result was many years of pain and dysfunction and ultimately re-treatment to solve the neglected problem. Do see a doctor who has a great deal of experience in both orthodontics and TMJ Dysfunction. Good luck to you.
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September 25, 2011
Answer: Be careful. Invisalign may help but is not the complete answer.
Be careful here. The picture you have shown and the description "I notice my jaw has been cracking more now" tells my that you have a complex skeletal misalignment problem that necessitates working with a specialist who not only deals with orthodontics, but temperomandibular dysfunction (TMD) as well. The proper treatment would involve wearing a special mouth orthotic for 4-6 months to get the jaws aligned and functioning properly. Then you may need widening of the upper jaw (funtional facial orthopedics) (another 4-6 months) and then the possibilities of wearing Invisalign (another year) or braces would exist.
This way all the bases are covered, the results are highly predictable, and a lifetime correction is possible. Otherwise shortcuts may result in necessary re-treatment in the future. I am sorry to be so long winded here, but I personally have retreated hundreds of cases where the TMJ problem was ignored in the original treatment and the result was many years of pain and dysfunction and ultimately re-treatment to solve the neglected problem. Do see a doctor who has a great deal of experience in both orthodontics and TMJ Dysfunction. Good luck to you.
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