Crossbite Treatment with Invisalign
Crossbite is a condition where one or more upper teeth close inside the lower teeth instead of outside. It can be effectively treated with Invisalign clear aligners.
Symptoms
- Jaw shifting to one side when biting
- Facial asymmetry in growing children
- Gum recession on affected teeth
- Uneven wear on teeth surfaces
- One-sided chewing habit
- Difficulty biting front or back teeth correctly
Crossbite Treatment with Invisalign
Crossbite occurs when one or more upper teeth close inside the lower teeth instead of outside them. It can affect the front teeth (anterior crossbite) or the back teeth (posterior crossbite), and may involve a single tooth or several teeth at once.
Causes
Crossbite can result from a narrow upper jaw, delayed loss of baby teeth, abnormal eruption of permanent teeth, mouth breathing, or thumb sucking during childhood. Genetic factors that affect jaw width and tooth size are often involved. In some cases, untreated crossbite from childhood persists into adulthood.
What Happens If Left Untreated
Untreated crossbite can cause asymmetric jaw development, gum recession, bone loss around affected teeth, accelerated tooth wear, and temporomandibular joint problems. Children may develop facial asymmetry as their jaw grows around the misaligned bite. Severe gum recession may eventually require periodontal treatment.
At Doredent, both anterior and posterior crossbite cases are effectively treated with Invisalign through digital orthodontics. Our Invisalign Diamond Provider Dr. Merve Özkan Akagündüz uses iTero digital scanning to plan precise tooth movements that correct the crossbite without compromising facial balance.
Digital Preview
See your treatment outcome in 3D before you even start with iTero scanning
Comfortable Treatment
Clear, removable aligners that won't disrupt your daily life
Predictable Timeline
Treatment duration and number of aligners are clarified at your first consultation
See Your Treatment Outcome Before You Start
At Doredent, we use the iTero digital scanner to create a 3D model of your mouth in seconds. With Invisalign Outcome Simulator, we show you how your teeth will look after treatment — right at your very first appointment.
This way, you see the result before treatment begins and make an informed decision.
Completed in 5 Minutes
No need for traditional impressions — digital scanning is fast and comfortable
3D Outcome Simulation
Watch how your teeth will look at the end of treatment, right on screen
Completely Free
Digital scanning and simulation are performed at no cost
Precise Planning
Millimetric measurement clarifies treatment duration and aligner count from the start
The Doredent Difference in Crossbite Treatment
As an Invisalign Diamond Provider clinic, our approach to crossbite treatment that sets us apart.
iTero Digital Scanning
Instead of traditional impression molds, we use the iTero digital scanner for millimetric, comfortable, and fast measurements. You see your treatment outcome in 3D before starting.
Diamond Provider Expertise
Our orthodontist Dr. Merve Özkan Akagündüz holds Invisalign's highest certification level — Diamond Provider — and has successfully completed hundreds of crossbite cases.
Personal Treatment Coordinator
A dedicated coordinator is assigned to you throughout your treatment. Your appointments, questions, and progress are tracked by one point of contact.
Transparent Process
You are informed at every stage of your treatment. Aligner count, treatment duration, and cost are clarified at the first consultation — no surprises.
Frequently Asked Questions About Crossbite
Anterior crossbite affects the front teeth, where one or more upper front teeth sit behind the lower front teeth. Posterior crossbite affects the back teeth, where the upper back teeth close inside the lower back teeth. Both types can be treated with Invisalign, though posterior crossbite often requires expanding the upper arch as part of treatment.
Yes, especially in children. If untreated during jaw growth, the jaw may develop asymmetrically as the child shifts their bite to accommodate the crossbite. This is why early diagnosis through pediatric dentistry is critical. In adults, the asymmetry is already established but can often still be improved with proper treatment.
Treatment time depends on the type and severity. A single-tooth crossbite may resolve in 6–9 months, while complex multi-tooth crossbites can require 12–18 months. Your exact timeline is confirmed after the iTero digital scan.
Crossbite treatment removes the abnormal pressure causing the gum recession, which prevents further damage. However, gums that have already receded don't grow back on their own. In some cases, a periodontal procedure may be recommended to restore lost gum tissue after orthodontic treatment.
Yes — many crossbite cases in adults are successfully treated with Invisalign. Skeletal expansion is more challenging in adults than in children, so very severe cases may need additional auxiliaries or, rarely, surgical intervention. Most dental crossbites in adults can be resolved with Invisalign alone.
When you visit Doredent, our orthodontist uses the iTero digital scanner to capture a 3D image of your mouth. The process takes about 5 minutes, is completely painless, and is much more comfortable than traditional impressions. You'll see your current dental status and the treatment outcome immediately after the scan.
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