Invisalign for Underbite in NYC

What Is an Underbite?

An underbite is incorrect positioning of your teeth that occurs when your lower teeth stick out in front of your upper teeth when you close your mouth. The lower jaw is displaced and positioned too far forward. If you have an underbite, you will find it difficult to bite and chew properly. It may also cause you to have a speech impediment, which could require speech therapy, and make your teeth wear out quickly.

What Causes an Underbite?

An underbite may be caused by genetics, bad childhood habits or injury. If your underbite is inherited, your parents or any other member of your family will also have it. They may have the same type of jaw and tooth shape too.

Childhood habits that can increase the risk of having underbite alignment issues include:

• Excessive thumb sucking
• Jaw problems
• Using a pacifier after the age of three
• Feeding on a bottle after the infant years
• Pushing on the front teeth with the tongue, also called tongue thrusting

When a severe injury occurs, it can damage the jawbones and cause misalignment of the teeth. In addition, a tumor in the mouth can cause the jaws to protrude, leading to an underbite.

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Why Should You Fix an Underbite?

If you have an underbite, you need to get it corrected. It will make your smile look strange and unpleasant, which can lead to embarrassment when you need to smile or meet new people.

How to Fix Underbite

When you visit 209 NYC Dental, we will help you assess your smile carefully to determine the cause and severity of your underbite. Then, our Invisalign expert, Dr. Ahn, will recommend a treatment plan for you. If your underbite is caused by a minor jaw displacement or irregular teeth position, we will show you the best aligner treatment plan to correct this problem.

Does Invisalign Fix Underbite?

Yes, Invisalign treatment aligners can work for certain types of underbites. Severe underbites sometimes require additional treatment options, including surgery to correct the position of the jaw. Invisalign can also work for class 3 underbites when combined with other treatment plans.

At 209 NYC Dental, Dr. Ben Ahn and other dentists will conduct a thorough dental examination of your smile. We use the most modern 3D scanner to take images of teeth and plan treatments. We will show you 3D images of your teeth and what they will look like after a successful Invisalign treatment.

Each set of clear aligners will be worn for just two weeks. Then, you will replace them with another set. You need to wear the aligners for up to 22 hours each day. You will still have time to remove them when you need to clean your teeth or eat. Each set of clear braces will push your teeth gently back into their proper position to reduce aligment issues.

How Long Does Invisalign Take for Underbite?

The length of time for your Invisalign treatment will depend on the severity, the level of misalignment and your willingness to keep the braces on for about 22 hours daily.

For minor cases, it could take about three to four months, while moderately severe underbites can be corrected within 12 months. This time is still shorter than the time it takes to get underbites fixed with traditional metal braces.

Benefits of Using Invisalign for Underbite Treatment

Invisalign is an effective and patient-friendly treatment option. It is better than traditional metal braces. Here are some of the advantages that it offers compared to other forms of treatment.

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Meet Dr. Ahn, the VIP Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider

Dr. Ben Ahn is our distinguished Diamond Plus Invisalign Provider. He is currently one of the most distinguished Invisalign dentists in the United States. In addition, he is an active member of the American Dental Association, the Canadian Dental Association and many other international dental associations.

Dr. Ahn is fully committed to continually improving the outcomes from Invisalign treatment and the use of other orthodontic technologies. He has been using Invisalign to treat patients for more than 15 years, and he has helped many patients transform their smiles. As an expert in the use of Invisalign, he can offer all forms of Invisalign treatment, including full treatment, Invisalign Teen and Invisalign Express.

Call Now to Book an Invisalign Underbite Consultation

Call 209 NYC Dental or reach out online now to schedule your consultation. Consultations are $50 and if you proceed with treatment, we will apply $50 towards your Invisalign treatment. We will gladly offer you an assessment of your smile and show you how Invisalign can help you correct your misaligned teeth. We will offer you free 3D image scanning and provide before and after images. Then, we will recommend the best treatment plan for you.