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Underbite Treatment in London

An underbite can affect how you speak, chew, and feel about your smile. It’s more than just a cosmetic issue—it can cause long-term dental and jaw complications if left untreated. Fortunately, modern orthodontics, especially Invisalign in London, offers discreet, effective treatment for mild to moderate underbites.

Our experienced dental team provides customised Invisalign treatment plans to gently guide your teeth into better alignment—restoring comfort, confidence, and function.


Underbite Treatment in Ealing

An underbite can affect how you speak, chew, and feel about your smile. It’s more than just a cosmetic issue—it can cause long-term dental and jaw complications if left untreated. Fortunately, modern orthodontics, especially Invisalign in Ealing, offers discreet, effective treatment for mild to moderate underbites.

What Is an Underbite?

An underbite is a type of malocclusion where the lower front teeth extend beyond the upper front teeth. This occurs due to irregular tooth positioning or a misaligned lower jaw. It can range from mild to severe and often affects facial appearance, chewing, and even speech patterns.

Underbites are typically genetic but can also be influenced by habits like prolonged thumb sucking or tongue thrusting during early development.

Invisalign uses a series of custom-made, clear aligners to gently reposition your teeth and jaw over time. For many patients with a dental underbite (caused by misaligned teeth rather than jawbone), Invisalign offers a convenient and nearly invisible solution.


Depending on your case, treatment may involve:
  • Tooth movements: Guided by aligners designed to shift teeth into proper alignment.
  • Elastics: Small, removable rubber bands may be used to assist jaw positioning.
  • Combined approaches: Severe skeletal underbites may require surgery followed by Invisalign.

Your dentist in Ealing will assess whether your underbite can be corrected with Invisalign alone or needs a combined method.

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What to Expect: Underbite Treatment in Ealing

  1. Consultation
     We’ll examine your bite and take 3D scans to assess your underbite and determine if Invisalign is suitable.
  2. Custom Treatment Plan
     We’ll map out your tooth movements using advanced software, creating aligners tailored to your needs.
  3. Wearing Aligners
     You’ll wear your aligners 20–22 hours per day, switching sets every 1–2 weeks.
  4. Regular Monitoring
     We’ll schedule check-ups to ensure progress and make any necessary adjustments.
  5. Retention Phase
     Once your bite is corrected, we’ll provide retainers to keep your new smile stable.
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FAQs

  • Can Invisalign fix an underbite?

    Yes—Invisalign can treat many mild to moderate underbite cases, particularly those caused by dental alignment. For severe skeletal underbites, additional treatment like surgery may be required.



  • Is Invisalign better than braces for underbite?

    Both are effective, but Invisalign offers the advantage of being clear, removable, and more comfortable. It’s especially appealing to adult patients looking for a discreet solution.



  • How long does it take to fix an underbite with Invisalign?

    Treatment typically takes between 12–24 months, depending on the severity of the underbite and patient compliance with wearing the aligners.



  • Will an untreated underbite get worse over time?

    In some cases, yes. An untreated underbite can lead to jaw strain, tooth damage, speech problems, and TMJ disorders. Early treatment is always advised.



  • Is surgery always required to treat an underbite?

    No. Many dental underbites can be corrected without surgery using Invisalign. Surgery is only needed for severe skeletal underbites where jaw repositioning is required.



  • Is Invisalign treatment painful?

    You may feel slight pressure when switching to a new aligner, but it’s generally more comfortable than braces and doesn’t involve metal brackets or wires.



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