Underbite Treatment with Invisalign
Underbite occurs when the lower teeth or lower jaw sit in front of the upper teeth. It can be effectively treated with Invisalign clear aligners.
Symptoms
- Speech difficulties or lisping
- Difficulty biting or chewing food
- Lower jaw appearing prominent or protruded
- Facial asymmetry from the side profile
- Jaw joint pain or discomfort
- Mouth breathing or chronic dry mouth
Underbite Treatment with Invisalign
Underbite is a condition where the lower jaw or lower teeth sit in front of the upper jaw when biting down. Also known as a reverse bite or, in medical terms, mandibular prognathism, it can affect both function and facial appearance.
Causes
Underbite usually develops from genetic factors that affect jaw growth — most commonly, the lower jaw growing too far forward or the upper jaw being underdeveloped. Childhood habits like prolonged thumb sucking or tongue thrusting can also contribute. In some cases, missing upper teeth or injury to the jaw can cause underbite to develop later in life.
What Happens If Left Untreated
Untreated underbite can cause speech difficulties, chewing problems, jaw joint disorders (TMJ), and accelerated wear on certain teeth. Over time, it can also lead to facial asymmetry and lower self-confidence due to its visible effects on the smile and profile. In severe cases, restorative work like zirconia crowns may be needed for worn teeth.
At Doredent, our Invisalign Diamond Provider orthodontist Dr. Merve Özkan Akagündüz analyzes your underbite in detail using iTero digital scanning and creates a personalized treatment plan with Invisalign. For severe skeletal cases, braces treatment may be recommended.
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 Underbite Treatment
As an Invisalign Diamond Provider clinic, our approach to underbite 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 underbite 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 Underbite
Mild to moderate underbites can be effectively treated with Invisalign alone. For severe skeletal underbites, where the jawbones are significantly misaligned, treatment may combine Invisalign with auxiliary devices, or in some cases, orthognathic surgery may be required. Your orthodontist will evaluate which approach is right for you after the iTero scan.
Treatment time depends on severity. Mild underbites can resolve in 9–12 months; moderate cases typically require 14–24 months. Your exact timeline and aligner count are confirmed after the iTero digital scan at your first consultation.
Correcting underbite often improves facial harmony from the side profile, especially in moderate cases. The chin appears more proportional, the lips align better, and the overall facial balance improves. Severe skeletal cases may require surgical intervention for full facial change.
Yes, underbite often has a genetic component. If one or both parents have underbite, children are more likely to develop it. Early evaluation through pediatric dentistry allows for interceptive treatment that can guide jaw growth during childhood.
Invisalign is generally far more comfortable than traditional braces. You may feel mild pressure for the first 1–2 days of each new aligner — a sign your teeth are moving. There is no risk of cuts or sores from brackets or wires.
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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