Will Invisalign fix my open bite? (Photos)

Question

I'm 34 years old and when I was a kid I use to suck my thumb a lot which caused my open bite. Im wondering if I qualify for invisalign. I've heard that open bites are very difficult to fix with invisalign but I really don't wanna wear the traditional braces at my age.

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

You can straighten the teeth with Invisalign but it will not correct underlying issues caused my the small maxilla.  I suspect you have a deviate swallow.   Do you snore, have sleep apnea or chronic headaches or migraines?  These are often associated with a small upper jaw and get worse as we get older.Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMOPast Chair, Alliance of TMD OrganizationsDiplomat,  Academy of Integrative Pain ManagementDiplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep MedicineDiplomate, American Board Sleep and BreathingRegent, Master & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular OrthopedicsBoard Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial PainDental Section Editor, Sleep & Health JournalMember Cranio Editorial Board, Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep PracticeMember, American Equilibration SocietyMember, Academy of Applied Myofunctional SciencesMember, Academy of Cosmetic DentistryLife Member, American Dental Association

Tarsys Loayza, DDS, MSc · Answer

Hello
There´s many alternative for you, to improve your bite and smile...you must go to the specialist and choose the better treatment
Regards.

Will Invisalign fix my open bite? (Photos)

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