What Is An Open Bite?
Does Invisalign Work For An Open Bite?
Invisalign Cost For An Open Bite At 172 Dental
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Invisalign Used for Open Bite

Malocclusions are a dental term referring to teeth that are not well aligned. While there are many of these orthodontic conditions that give patients a crooked smile, open bites tend to be one of the most obvious, leading to self-consciousness and embarrassment. When your front teeth don’t come close together when closing your mouth, your speech, ability to eat and self-esteem will be affected. In these cases, the upper front teeth protrude out, way beyond where they should be. This gives a “buck-toothed” look. There are many reasons for this condition. First are genetics (people can be born with very constricted upper jaws. Second, and most often observed are acquired habits such as thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, and allowing infants to use improper pacifiers for too long.

At 172 NYC Dental, our multidisciplinary team includes the top Invisalign provider in NYC — Dr. Sang (Ben) Ahn. Invisalign treatments can comfortably and discreetly help you achieve your smile goals. Dr. Ahn has been treating Invisalign cases for over twenty years. He is nationally renowned in this specialty. In the past three years, he has earned the honor of being a VIP Diamond Plus recipient. Invisalign has deemed him to be in the top 1% of all of its practitioners. In Dr. Ahn’s expert hands, open bites, morph into beautiful, functioning, and harmonious smiles

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What Is an Open Bite?

An open bite is a type of malocclusion characterized by a vertical gap between your front upper and lower teeth. This means that even when you are completely biting down, there is a space between the top and bottom teeth in the front. Some patients develop other concerns as a result of their open bite, including:

Difficulty closing their mouth
Distorted appearance to the jawline and chin
Bite problems
Difficulty chewing and swallowing
Speech problems, such as a lisp
Self-consciousness any time they smile
Poor sleep quality

If your open bite is making you feel self-conscious about your smile or contributing to any other problems, do not wait — our experienced orthodontist may be able to help.

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Does Invisalign Fix an Open Bite?

Open bites in skillful hands are very correctable. They require careful examination of your teeth and a highly experienced dental expert. When you meet our skilled Invisalign provider, he can let you know if Invisalign will work for you.

During your initial appointments, our team will take a 3D scan of your teeth to see if Invisalign is a good treatment plan for bite correction. The next step is to have custom clear aligners fabricated that fit your teeth perfectly. You will wear each set of aligners for about two weeks. You then switch to a new set that has a slightly different shape. With each new set, your teeth slowly adjust and move to their correct position — no wires or brackets.

Invisalign offers several advantages for patients with an open bite. They are:

Discreet
Easy to remove for eating and cleaning
Customized
Comfortable
Convenient

Invisalign Cost for an Open Bite at 172 NYC Dental

All orthodontic procedures often come with a high price tag. At 172 NYC Dental, we try to keep the cost for our Invisalign treatment as low as possible. We work with most Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), dental insurance providers. For patients paying out of pocket, we also offer convenient payment plans. Be sure to ask us about our Invisalign special at your consultation.

Learn More About Invisalign Braces for an Open Bite at 172 NYC Dental

If you are tired of your open bite and want to transform your smile, the team at 172 NYC Dental can help. Schedule your consultation to learn how Invisalign braces as an orthodontic treatment may correct your open bite. We cannot wait to give you the smile of your dreams.

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