Nowadays, many people opt for Invisalign as their chosen orthodontic treatment since these clear aligners are almost invisible in the mouth. If you are considering Invisalign to treat your malocclusion, you have likely wondered if Invisalign can fix your overbite. In this article, we answer this question and discuss the pros and cons of Invisalign.
Can Invisalign Fix an Overbite?
Similarly to any other orthodontic treatment, Invisalign works by applying force and pressure to your teeth in strategic areas and prompting your teeth to shift their position in the mouth. Thus, Invisalign can correct an overbite by moving the teeth to the correct position.
The process of correcting overbite with Invisalign can take anywhere from 12 to 24 months, depending on the complexity of the case. In some cases, your dentist might recommend removing some teeth (for example, wisdom teeth) prior to the treatment with Invisalign to make sure that there is enough room in the mouth for the rest of the teeth to move.
However, Invisalign might not be suitable to treat very complicated cases or cases of severe overbite. Only your orthodontic specialist can determine if Invisalign is the proper method of treatment in your case after considering all the factors.
Advantages of Invisalign Clear Aligners
If your doctor decides that orthodontic treatment with Invisalign aligners will sufficiently accommodate your needs, you might be happy to learn about the various advantages this method has:
Invisalign Is Easy to Take Care of
Since Invisalign aligners can be taken off, it is much easier to clean them than traditional braces. You will not need any additional tools, such as floss threaders or interdental toothbrushes, to try removing the food debris that gets trapped between the wires. Instead, you can easily take the aligners off and clean them with gentle unscented soap. You can also give your aligners a deep clean every evening by soaking them in a special solution.
Orthodontic Treatment with Invisalign Reduces the Risk of Cavities
As we mentioned before, properly cleaning traditional braces can be challenging, and cleaning your teeth becomes more complicated while you are wearing them. Thus, the risk of bacteria, plaque, and tartar accumulating on teeth and gums and causing cavities and gum disease is high.
Since you can remove Invisalign when you clean your teeth, you can brush and floss effectively every time. As a result, Invisalign reduces the risk of tooth decay and gum disease due to bacterial growth in the mouth.
Treatment with Invisalign Requires Fewer Dental Visits
If you wear traditional metal braces, you will have to visit your dentist for adjustments regularly, in some cases, as often as every week. With Invisalign, the number of visits is significantly reduced as your doctor plans the entire treatment ahead of time, and you can switch the trays for the new set every two weeks on your own. You will only need to see your doctor once in a while to check the progress.
Invisalign Can Cause Less Discomfort Than Traditional Braces
Many patients report that Invisalign causes less discomfort than traditional braces since it does not have metal parts that can rub against your lips and chicks. Patients report it also causes less tooth soreness. However, you still should prepare for some discomfort when wearing Invisalign. Some toothache is inevitable as the jawbone moves, and some patients report that the edges of the trays rub their gums. You can resolve this issue by placing orthodontic wax on the edges of the Invisalign trays.
Invisalign Does Not Stain Teeth
In some cases, traditional braces can stain the enamel at the point of connection to the surface of the teeth. Since Invisalign is not permanently attached to the teeth, there is no risk of such staining or discoloration.
Some Disadvantages of Invisalign to Consider
As previously mentioned, Invisalign might not be suitable for complicated and severe orthodontic issues. In such cases, your dentist will likely recommend traditional metal braces that can withstand the pressure needed to move the teeth.
Another point to consider when choosing Invisalign as your orthodontic treatment is whether you have enough discipline to wear your aligners for 22 hours a day, as dentists recommend. It might be tempting to remove your trays as soon as they start causing soreness or discomfort or when you have a social activity. However, removing your trays only when eating and cleaning is essential to achieving the results you set out to achieve.
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Start your journey to a perfect smile with an experienced orthodontic dentist at Shodhan Dentistry today. Do not hesitate to call our office and make an appointment for a consultation. We will carefully examine your case and offer you the most suitable orthodontic solution to accommodate your needs and goals.
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