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A lot of people are turning to Invisalign to treat and correct their bite, and for very obvious reasons. Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign is virtually invisible and highly comfortable. Moreover, you can take the aligners off a few times a day to eat or clean your teeth, which makes the treatment more convenient.
But, as many benefits as Invisalign may have, unfortunately, it's not suited for everyone.
So, if you are looking for treatment options to correct your crossbite, you may wonder: is Invisalign right for me?
Let's find out!
A correct bite means that your upper teeth will slightly overlap your lower teeth. In the case of a crossbite, the upper teeth will sit behind your lower teeth. It's not necessary for all your teeth to overlap this way to be diagnosed with a crossbite. In some instances, this malocclusion can affect a group of teeth or just one single tooth.
There are also two types of crossbites: posterior and anterior. The posterior one affects the back teeth, while an anterior crossbite occurs in the front teeth.
In addition to affecting your facial features, a crossbite can also lead to some serious oral health problems, such as:
You can use Invisalign to treat a crossbite if the condition is mild or moderate. For more extreme cases of crossbites, Invisalign may not be as effective, and you will need traditional braces to correct it.
If the dentist determines that your crossbite is mild enough for Invisalign, then they will proceed with taking 3D images of your teeth. They might also run a simulation to show you how your teeth will look after the treatment is completed.
Once you have the treatment plan, you will receive your first set of aligners. The purpose of these aligners is to put pressure on your teeth and move them to their correct position.
You will have to see your dentist regularly, about every two weeks. The dentist will check the progress of the treatment and if everything goes as planned, give you the next set of aligners.
While it may seem that Invisalign is the simpler option, you have to keep in mind that it requires quite the commitment. You have to keep them on for 22 hours every day and even sleep with them. It can feel tempting to take them off more often and give your teeth a break, but you must resist the temptation as it can affect the success of your Fox Point Invisalign treatment.
If you want to correct your crossbite and are curious if Invisalign will work for you, come to Fox Point Dental Studio for an examination.
Call us at (414) 236-5885 or get in touch online to book your appointment.