{"id":141,"date":"2021-12-23T16:24:00","date_gmt":"2021-12-23T16:24:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/?p=141"},"modified":"2022-01-20T16:27:30","modified_gmt":"2022-01-20T16:27:30","slug":"bite-problems-how-invisalign-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lakewoodcompletedentistry.com\/blog\/2021\/12\/23\/bite-problems-how-invisalign-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Bite Problems Invisalign Can Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Invisalign is a popular alternative to traditional metal braces that can close gaps between teeth and give you a straighter, more uniform smile. Though it\u2019s often praised for its ability to beautify grins without being visually invasive, Invisalign can also correct a range of oral health issues. Read on to learn about four bite issues and what Invisalign can do to correct them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1: Underbite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When the bottom teeth sit in front of the upper ones when a person\u2019s mouth is closed, this is called an underbite. They are usually the result of the lower jaw growing faster than the upper one. Underbites can make it hard to speak and eat properly. They can also lead to excessive wear on the teeth. Invisalign can be paired with attachments like elastics, small rubber bands that connect the upper and lower aligners to create resistance between them to guide the jaw into position, to correct this issue. It can pull the lower jaw backward to make the bottom teeth fit behind the top ones. For older patients or those with severe bite issues, traditional orthodontics may be necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2: Crossbite<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A crossbite is characterized by some of the bottom teeth sitting in front of the top ones. Invisalign can be used to fix slight crossbites, such as those involving one or two teeth. On the other hand, severe bite problems that involve multiple teeth are better treated with traditional braces. The two main types of crossbites are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n