If you’re interested in straightening your teeth, you are probably aware of Invisalign, an alternative to traditional braces that consists of specialized, clear trays that fit over your teeth and provide a practically invisible means of moving your teeth into alignment. You might also know that unlike orthodontic braces, Invisalign products are not designed to deal with particularly severe issues.
What if you suffer an overbite in addition to misaligned teeth, or even with straight teeth? Is this something Invisalign could help to correct? Here’s what you need to know about what Invisalign can do for your overbite.
How Does Invisalign Work?
Invisalign invisible aligners are custom-made trays that fit over your teeth and encourage movement to create a straighter smile and better alignment of teeth over time. You must wear trays 20-22 hours per day throughout your course of treatment, and you will receive new trays every six weeks. Your treatment could take as little as about six months or last up to a year or longer, but Invisalign treatment will almost certainly take less time than traditional braces.
What Can Invisalign Do?
Invisalign can be used to correct everything from gaps and crowding to overbites, underbites, open bites, and more. However, they aren’t right for every case, and if you have severe dental misalignment, you may have to rely on more robust solutions like traditional orthodontic braces.
Why Choose Invisalign?
If your dentist decides you’re a good candidate for Invisalign, you’ll find there are several benefits to be gained by choosing this product over, say, traditional braces. First and foremost, Invisalign trays are removable, which means you can take them off to eat and clean your teeth, although you must keep them on 20-22 hours per day for optimal results. Many users report less discomfort with Invisalign than traditional braces.
In addition, Invisalign trays are clear, and most people won’t even notice you’re wearing them, helping you to avoid the embarrassment that many people feel when wearing traditional braces. Plus, treatment could be complete in as little as six months, whereas traditional orthodontic braces often require as much as 18-24 months of treatment.
Consultation
As with any form of treatment, Invisalign must be prescribed by a qualified professional, so before you settle on this option you need to consult with your dentist. Your ability to correct your overbite with Invisalign depends on the particulars of your case.
