Do the Rubber Bands and Invisalign Work for Correcting the Bite?

Initially when the bite was off as you described, Invisalign corrected the bite without rubber bands using a much more complex and longer treatment.  Now with rubber bands corrections can be much more effective in treating these types of problems.  Rubber bands have been worn for decades with traditional braces.  They now are being worn very successfully with Invisalign and Invisalign Teen.  Go for it!  Your daughter will love the Invisalign Teen experience.

Yes. If worn properly and monitored by an
orthodontist, rubber bands with Invisalign will correct the bite.

Generally rubber bands are used with fixed braces only. You will likely find that this system does address what your daughter needs. She may also prefer it as Invisalign is much harder to see and teens often prefer this aesthetic advantage! As with any orthodontic work, it really depends on her mouth and her specific issues that need addressing so discuss it with her orthodontist.

In the same way that wearing rubber bands (elastics), in conjunction with braces, aids in correcting  a malocclusion (improper bite), the same holds true for wearing them in conjunction with Invisalign. By using the elastics while wearing the Invisalign trays, the bite is slowly changed and moved into a more acceptable position. It is very important that the patient wear the elastics as prescribed by the orthodontist, paying close attention to the number of hours they should be worn daily and also how often they should be changed to a fresh pair. Light continuous forces placed on the teeth and jaw is critical to achieve an ideal final occlusion. When worn as directed by the orthodontist, the elastics are extremely effective and useful.

Invisalign and rubberbands can be used with great success to correct both the crowding and the bite in teenagers. The alternative of having to go into braces is a great motivator to ensure fabulous compliance in our teen patients.

Besides comfort and appearance there are a few other advantages of Invisalign over braces:


much better access for oral hygiene

healthier gums during treatment

decreased risk of decalcification stains on the teeth

shorter appointments and fewer emergency visits


The range of teen patients that can be treated with Invisalign is expanding more and more thanks to constant innovation of the Invisalign appliance.

 

Yes, actually Invisalign has the advantage over regular braces in that you can start wearing elastics earlier with Invisalign than you can with braces. With braces you have to wait until you can place stronger wires to wear elastics. With Invisalign you can start right away.

Rubber bands are sometimes are necessary to correct a bite! They can be worn directly on the aligners, the teeth or a combination of both

Hello,
Yes, it will be worth trying this combination, Invisalign and rubber bands.
Thank you,
Dr. Barba
 

Invisalign aligners straighten individual tooth position while rubber bands stretched between upper and lower aligners change the bite posiiton. Use of rubber bands with aligners makes it possible to correct much more complicated bite problems than can be accomplished with aligners alone.

Personally, I would choose braces for my child. For some teens braces are cool, and a sign of status. What I mean is so many teens are getting them that it is so very normal to have them. Doing a treatment like this would be more complex and you should do it with a very experienced dentist or an orthodontist.  If you go with an orthodontist, it will probably cost them less to do regular braces so you may save in the long run, and it is sometimes easier for them to make the final finishing touches. Good luck with your decision.