Can invisible aligners improve protruding teeth?
Nov 09, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Liu Chao
Introduction
Clear aligners can generally improve protruding mouth, but may not be effective if the condition is caused by abnormal bone development. If the protrusion is due to misaligned teeth, especially tilted or outwardly positioned teeth, wearing clear aligners usually brings improvement. However, if the protrusion is primarily skeletal—caused by an imbalance in the growth of the upper and lower jawbones—clear aligners may not be able to correct it.
Clear aligners can generally improve protruding mouth, but if the condition is caused by abnormal bone development, improvement may not be possible. The specific analysis is as follows:
If the protruding mouth is due to misaligned teeth, especially tooth tilting or outward protrusion, wearing clear aligners usually brings improvement. Clear aligners apply gentle pressure through a series of transparent, custom-made trays, gradually moving the teeth into their proper positions. As the teeth shift, the appearance of mouth protrusion also improves accordingly.
However, if the protrusion is primarily skeletal—caused by imbalanced growth or excessive forward projection of the upper and lower jawbones—clear aligners alone may not be sufficient to correct the issue, and thus improvement may not occur. In such cases, orthognathic surgery or other orthodontic treatments may be required in combination to reposition the jaws and effectively correct the protrusion.
It is recommended to visit a hospital promptly and follow medical advice to choose an appropriate treatment method.
