An overbite occurs when your top and bottom front teeth overlap. This condition can be hereditary, though it can also be caused by unhealthy oral habits such as tongue thrusting, thumbsucking, or nail biting, as well as a malformed jaw. Though most people have an overbite to some extent, which is in the healthy range of 5 to 25% or a gap of 2-4mm, those people with a deeper bite may experience symptoms such as gum irritation, jaw pain, and uneven teeth wear. 

If you’re suffering from an excessive overbite, your dentist may recommend Invisalign aligners and complementary orthodontic devices to correct the problem. Some of the benefits of Invisalign include:

• Simultaneous teeth straightening and jaw alignment 
• No restrictions on food or diet 
• Removable for eating and dental hygiene 
• Removable for participation in sports or wind instruments
• No irritation of the cheeks or emergency visits 

But since they’re removable, the patient must be disciplined enough to wear the orthodontic appliances for the recommended duration, removing them only when necessary for a short amount of time. 

What to Expect 

The specific treatment plan depends on the age of the patient and severity of the overbite. For young patients under 12 years, the dentist may recommend using an Invisalign Mandibular Advancement, which is an orthodontic appliance comprising aligners and plastic wings that helps to gradually guide the lower jaw forward in small increments, while simultaneously straightening the lower front teeth and aligning the jaws. This approach works when the child’s permanent teeth are still developing. 

For patients above the age of 12 years, mandibular advancement appliances cannot be successfully used to fix an overbite. Instead, your dentist may recommend wearing Invisalign aligners with elastics to gradually move the front teeth in the lower jaw forward, while moving the front teeth in the upper jaw backwards to correct a deep bite. 

If you have a severe overbite, your dentist may recommend an additional orthodontic appliance known as the “motion” device. This is a small bar that is placed on the upper teeth to reduce the underbite while undergoing your treatment with elastics and aligners. 

Start Your Overbite Treatment with Invisalign Today 

Compared to other orthodontic treatments for overbites, the Invisalign system is less invasive, more comfortable, and easier to clean. Moreover, you can correct an overbite with Invisalign at any stage in your life. Please contact your Invisalign dentist in [CITY] to evaluate your individual case and design the most appropriate customized orthodontic treatment plan for your overbite.