Open bites don’t just make your smile look a certain way. In some cases, they can also cause serious dental health issues.
Luckily, nowadays, you have lots of ways to reduce an open bite and restore both the look and function of your teeth. Even better, not all your options include visible wires.
Invisalign in Jackson is becoming an increasingly popular way to reduce open bites. This type of orthodontic procedure has improved tremendously over the years to provide a discreet solution to more patients than ever before.
So if you’re dealing with an open bite and are wondering how Invisalign can help, keep reading this short post!
Open bites prevent your bottom and upper teeth from making contact when the mouth is closed, which can create an unwanted effect when you smile. But the way your smile looks isn't the only reason why many people choose to fix their open bites.
They can also cause:
Invisalign involves wearing custom-made, clear aligners that slowly move your teeth into their optimal position and even correct your bite. You need to wear them for about 20-22 hours a day, and throughout your treatment, you’ll need multiple sets of aligners.
The key here is pressure - the aligners make direct contact with your teeth and put a bit of pressure on them in order to slowly realign them.
As the aligners change the position of your teeth, the open bite can diminish. In some cases, patients may also need buttons and rubber bands to correct more moderate cases of open bites.
While many people with open bites see great success with Invisalign treatments, unfortunately, not all such cases can be fixed with clear aligners. Invisalign can work for mild to moderate cases of open bites, but severe cases may still need other forms of treatment, such as traditional metal braces.
Moreover, Invisalign can only treat cases where open bites are caused by dental misalignments. If yours is a skeletal issue, you may require surgery to fix it.
The best way to know for sure if your open bite will respond to Invisalign is to see Dr. Charles Poblenz for a consultation. He will closely inspect your teeth and determine the best type of treatment that can fix your open bite.
If you have an open bite, Dr. Charles Poblenz can help you find out if Invisalign is the right treatment for you.
To get started, book a consultation at JAX Dental Studio online and stop by for a visit.
For more information about Invisalign or our services, feel free to call our office at (904) 396-4091.
