{"id":14910,"date":"2025-11-19T15:58:57","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T15:58:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/?p=14910"},"modified":"2026-01-08T19:39:20","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T19:39:20","slug":"which-bite-problems-can-invisalign-correct","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westgatedentalcare.net\/blog\/2025\/11\/19\/which-bite-problems-can-invisalign-correct\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Bite Problems Can Invisalign Correct?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Are you considering correcting your \u2018bad bite\u2019 with Invisalign<\/a>? This dynamic orthodontic treatment works faster and more comfortably than traditional braces, and its discreet appearance makes it perfect for older patients and responsible teens who don\u2019t want to draw attention to their smiles. Unfortunately, however, many patients don\u2019t think they can use Invisalign, because they don\u2019t know if the trays will work for their particular problem. Here\u2019s a closer look at which bite issues it can fix, and a few that it unfortunately can\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Can<\/em> Invisalign Correct?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Overbite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An overbite is when the teeth on your upper arch close too far in front of your bottom teeth. In addition to sometimes looking very pronounced, overbites can make it difficult to bite into and chew certain foods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crossbite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crossbite is the term used for when your upper teeth are positioned inside the lower teeth. This can also cause chipped teeth and an increased risk of receding gums.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gaps between the teeth can make it harder to brush and floss and leave teeth vulnerable to excess accumulation of bacteria and food particles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Underbite<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

An underbite occurs when the teeth on the lower arch stick out further than those on the upper arch. This can increase the risk of tooth damage and can even cause issues with speech articulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crowding<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Crowding not only looks bad, but it can also make it difficult to clean between your teeth and increases your risk of interproximal cavities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Crooked Teeth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Even if the teeth themselves are shaped properly, when they\u2019re not aligned properly, they can appear crooked or jagged. You can have crooked teeth with or without a bite problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Can\u2019t<\/em> Invisalign Correct?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Now that you know what Invisalign can<\/em> correct, here are a few problems that it unfortunately cannot fix. If you have any of these problems, you are likely better suited to traditional braces:<\/p>\n\n\n\n