Would invisalign help to solve my skeletal overbite? (Photo)

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I have a skeletal overbite and I am 29. Will invisalign help to solve the problem and improve the look? Thanks!

Robert L. Knudson, DDS · Answer

Invisalign is not the sort of orthodontic appliance that can be used to change bones.  It can certainly improve the smile.  You appear to have a rather narrow upper dental arch.  Widening the "horseshoe" of teeth  can make a bigger smile and at the same time, allow the upper front teeth to be brought in some and reduce the "overjet" of the teeth.  A very substantial portion of my invisalign patients had a similar situation and ended up being quite happy with a nicely arranged overbite.

Kenneth A. Barton, DDS · Answer

you have both over-jet( horizontal), and over-bite( horizontal).the invisalign appliance is able to reduce both of your problems, but you must be bewilling to wear elastics whenever you are wearing your aligners.however, if your problem is indeed of a skeletal nature , the chances of 100% correction are slim indeed

Carlos Caballero, DDS, MS · Answer

Hello, Thanks for your question. Invisalign won't correct any skeletal problems , mainly tooth alignment. if the skeletal discrepancy is severe you might be a candidate for surgery . If it is mild perhaps extracting ( removing) some teeth will improve your smile and bite. Start by getting a comprehensive consultation with an specialist in orthodontics to determine what is the best option for you.Thanks and best of luck!

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