CASE STUDY · INVISALIGN FOR BITE CORRECTION
This patient noticed his front teeth were getting thinner and more worn. Heavy bite pressure was concentrated on the front teeth.
Drag to compare. Photos of a real Hayat Dental patient, published with consent. Individual results vary.
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He noticed his front teeth were getting thinner and more worn over time.
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Heavy bite pressure was concentrated on the front teeth. Rebuilding the worn teeth without fixing the bite would put any new work at risk. Correcting the bite first would spread the pressure more evenly.
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Rather than covering worn teeth with crowns or veneers straight away, we treated the cause. When teeth aren’t in the right position, some teeth take too much pressure and wear down faster. A balanced bite protects them.
Invisalign moved the teeth so the forces were shared, and retainers hold that position.
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Bite assessment
We assessed how his teeth met and where the pressure was concentrated.
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Invisalign
About 9 to 10 months of aligners corrected the bite alignment.
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Night and fixed retainers
A night retainer and a fixed retainer hold the corrected position.
9 to 10 months · About 10 appointments
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His bite is more balanced, taking pressure off the front teeth and protecting them from further wear.
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Wearing the night retainer
Keeping the fixed retainer clean
Regular reviews of the wear
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Fees depend on how much movement your teeth need and how long treatment takes. After your consultation you get a written treatment plan with costs, before anything starts. Payment plans are available for orthodontic treatment, so the cost can be spread over the course of treatment. See what affects the cost of Invisalign.
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Front teeth that are getting thinner, shorter or chipped
Clenching or grinding
A bite that feels heavy on the front teeth
Wanting to protect your teeth before they need crowns
If a few of these sound familiar, a consultation is the best next step. We explain your options, including the smallest treatment that will do the job.
This summary is based on the treating dentist’s account of the case. Every mouth is different, so your options, timing and costs depend on your own assessment.
COMMON QUESTIONS
It can help when the wear comes from a bite that overloads certain teeth. Spreading the pressure evenly protects them. Grinding may still need a night guard.
New crowns or veneers on an unbalanced bite face the same forces that wore the teeth down. Correcting the bite first helps any future work last.
The fixed retainer holds the front teeth all the time; the night retainer holds the whole arch and adds protection while you sleep.
TREATMENTS IN THIS CASE
SIMILAR CASES
Before
AfterInvisalign after bracesInvisalign for lower front teeth that moved after bracesAbout 6 months
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AfterInvisalign for crowdingInvisalign for very crowded teeth and prominent caninesAbout 12 months
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AfterInvisalign, gum lift and porcelain veneersStraightening, gum care and veneers for a young soldierAbout 15 monthsA GOOD PLACE TO START
Book a consultation. We’ll assess your teeth, explain the options and give you a written plan with costs.
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