How much does underbite braces cost? For how long? Is it effective?

1. What to do with underbite teeth? Should I get braces if I have an underbite?

Underbite teethis a phenomenon in which the lower jaw protrudes more than the upper jaw, causing facial imbalance, seriously affecting aesthetics.

1.1. Underbite teeth make eating difficult

Underbite teeth correspond to a reverse and unbalanced bite, so you will have many difficulties when chewing. An underbite will make your eating process much more difficult, causing jaw fatigue and food not being crushed before being sent to the stomach.

This causes the digestive system to work harder, especially the stomach, leading to the risk of poor nutrient absorption, stomach pain, digestive disorders...

Besides, underbite also makes our pronunciation limited, prone to lisping, and unclear pronunciation.

1.2. Loss of aesthetics, affecting the structure of the entire face

Underbite teeth make the face unbalanced, especially when viewed from an angle, making the face look like a plowshare, seriously affecting facial aesthetics. People with underbite teeth will feel self-conscious when communicating and live a closed life...

Underbite teeth cause loss of facial aesthetics

1.3. Underbite teeth are the cause of a number of dental diseases

Misalignment of the bite leads to overactivity of the jaw muscles, leading to temporomandibular joint disorders, causing pain in the joint and the area around the temporomandibular joint.

Oral hygiene is more difficult so there is always a risk of gingivitis, periodontitis...

2. Popular methods of braces for underbite teeth today

There are two methods commonly prescribed by dentists in the case of underbite teeth treatment: braces and Invisalign

2.1. Braces and braces

Braces and bracesare a teeth straightening method that has been around for a long time and is still commonly used today because it brings high orthodontic results. When performing the procedure, the doctor will attach a system of appliances including brackets and archwires to the tooth surface to pull the teeth into movement. This method can be applied to all subjects.

There are 4 main methods of straightening underbite teeth with braces that most people use today: regular metal braces, automatic metal braces, regular ceramic braces, and automatic ceramic braces. Below are the characteristics and advantages and disadvantages of the methods of correcting underbite with braces

2.1.1. Underbite braces with regular metal brackets

The main appliance set includes brackets, elastics and wires. The elastic band will help attach the archwire and brackets. This method effectively corrects underbite teeth with the lowest cost among braces methods.

Metal bracesare made from stainless steel or specialized stainless steel that is safe for the body and has been tested and is allowed to be used in dentistry.

Advantages of underbite braces with regular metal braces:

• High orthodontic efficiency, can correct most underbite conditions, even difficult and complicated cases
• Least cost for implementing underbite braces
• Stable, firm traction force helps teeth move according to the original roadmap
• There are many colors of elastic bands, you can choose the color of elastic bands as you like

Disadvantages:

• The brackets are clearly visible on the teeth, when communicating or smiling, the other person will see the braces
• The elastic bands used for a while will become mushy and must be changed regularly to maintain traction
• Causing trouble at first when you are not used to the braces, braces can easily scratch the lips and cheeks
• Regular follow-up visits for orthodontics, usually 4 days Once a week
• Cleaning is more difficult than usual, limit eating tough foods...

Effectively brace underbite teeth with metal braces

2.1.2. Underbite braces with automatic metal braces

Automatic metal bracesare similar to regular metal braces, but instead of using rubber bands to tie the automatic braces, they are designed with an automatic sliding cover to help the arch wire move easily in the bracket groove, helping the orthodontic process to be uninterrupted, limiting the bracket or wire from slipping out.

Advantages:

• Short 3 - 6 months compared to underbite braces with regular metal braces. High orthodontic effectiveness
• Limits the possibility of brackets or archwires falling off, the archwire is not deformed...
• The impact force helps teeth move gently and regularly, limiting pain during the braces process
• Limits the number of follow-up visits

Disadvantages:

• The cost of underbite braces is higher than when using regular metal braces
• Brackets are thicker than regular braces, so it will feel cumbersome in the first few days of wearing them.
• Requires a highly specialized, well-trained, and experienced treating doctor

2.1.3. Bracing overbite teeth with ceramic brackets

Ceramic braces are similar to regular braces and there are 2 types of regular ceramic braces and automatic ceramic braces. Ceramic braces are different from metal braces in the material that makes them.Ceramic bracesare made from porcelain with the same color as real teeth.

Advantages:

• Highly aesthetic, the other person can hardly see you wearing braces
• Ceramic braces are safe for the body, do not cause irritation
• Highly effective in orthodontics

Disadvantages:

• The cost of underbite braces with ceramic braces is higher than with metal braces
• Longer treatment time than braces metal 3 - 6 months
• Brackets are easily broken if subjected to strong impacts
• Brackets are easily stained if oral hygiene is not kept

2.2. Invisalign transparent braces tray effectively corrects underbite teeth

This is the most advanced solution for underbite braces today. Using theInvisalign transparent braces trayhugs the tooth roots to help teeth move gently by 0.25mm per week.

Invisalign transparent braces tray effectively braces underbite teeth

Advantages:

• Ensures aesthetics: The braces tray is 99% transparent, so even if you are wearing the braces, it will be difficult for others to notice. Therefore, you can comfortably communicate without any fear.
• Easy to remove and clean: you can easily remove and install the braces tray to clean the tray as well as your teeth. Thanks to that, you can avoid dental diseases during the braces process
• Shorten 6 - 10 months of braces, limit visits to the orthodontist (every 6 - 8 weeks)

Disadvantages:

• Wear braces at least 22 hours/day for good results
• The cost of underbite braces is much higher than other braces methods

3. How much does underbite braces cost? Price for underbite braces at Lac Viet Dental Clinic

When performing braces, some dentists will calculate the price for underbite braces including many costs such as: treatment planning and consultation fees, film fees, tooth extraction fees, periodontal disease treatment fees... Therefore, each different dentist will have different costs for underbite braces.

You can refer to the price list for underbite braces at Lac Viet Intech Dental below. here:

Price list for lingual braces

Price list for lingual braces

Price list for clear braces invislign

*At Lac Viet Intech dental clinic, the cost of braces is all-inclusive and committed to not incur additional costs during the treatment process.

4. Standard underbite braces process

Braces is a quite complex orthodontic technique, requiring it to be performed at a reputable dental facility with highly qualified, experienced doctors to ensure the orthodontic process is accurate, safe and effective. At Lac Viet Intech dental clinic, you will experience braces with the following medical-standard process:

Medical-standard underbite braces process

4.1. First is to determine the condition of the teeth

In this step, you need to take a panorama and cephalogram to determine whether the tooth deviation is due to bone or tooth, determine the tooth axis, bone density and provide documents to measure indicators for the braces process.

In addition, the customer will have a full jaw scan with an iTero machine to scan the entire soft tissue as well as the teeth both inside and outside to see all tooth deviations and pathology (if any).

4.2. Take impressions of the entire jaw and take pictures of the condition

After determining the condition of the teeth, the doctor will take impressions of the entire jaw and take pictures of the inside of the mouth and the outside of the face. Each customer will have impression trays suitable for the jaw size.

The doctor will take an impression of the teeth and then copy the model to a plaster jaw to measure and observe details that are limited in the mouth by the lips, cheeks and tongue... The set of photos will help the doctor analyze the condition more closely and make an appropriate diagnosis for each customer.

4.3. Treatment planning and customer consultation

Previously obtained data will be put into 3D software on the computer to create the most accurate and appropriate treatment plan for each customer. At the same time, thanks to AI technology applied in X - Matrix braces technology, the results of braces will also be simulated in advance so customers can see how the teeth will move at each stage.

There will then be a treatment plan hearing. At this session, the doctor will carefully analyze the customer's oral condition and the best solution and the customer's changes after orthodontics on the dentist's exclusive software.

4.4. Sign a commitment contract

After listening to the treatment plan and the customer agrees to get braces at the dentist, the two parties will sign a legal service contract to ensure the rights and interests of both parties.

The contract will clearly state the information of the dentist and the customer; detailed treatment plan; treatment costs; commitment to treatment quality; Commitment to not incur costs during the braces process; Committed to protecting customer information...

The contract will be printed in 2 copies, each party keeps one copy.

4.5. Installing braces, starting braces/receiving the first batch of braces

After signing the contract, the doctor will install braces for the customer. Usually, customers only need to attach braces at once, but there are also a few cases due to dental conditions or wanting to attach one jaw to get used to it first before attaching the other jaw.

With Invisalign braces, the doctor will deliver the braces tray and give detailed instructions on how to wear and remove the braces so you can do it yourself at home.

4.6. Regular orthodontic/re-examination to receive new braces

After the braces are installed, the customer will have a follow-up appointment to check the tooth movement process as well as adjust the tooth tightening force so that the teeth move according to the original plan and route. Depending on the type of braces you choose, the gap between each appointment can be 4 - 6 weeks.

Come for a follow-up appointment on time to achieve the best braces results and not prolong the time you wear braces.

When using Invisalign braces, the doctor delivers the trays in batches, usually every 6 - 8 weeks you have to come and get a new braces tray once.

4.7. Removing braces

This is the stage that anyone with braces looks forward to. After finishing the braces process, you will have the braces removed and wear a retainer. Make sure to wear the retainer correctly and for the full amount of time the doctor instructs to prevent relapse after braces, teeth moving back or shifting back to the old position.

Dentist Lac Viet Intech shares the process of attaching braces

5. Answering questions about underbite braces

Surely before deciding to get underbite braces, you have many worrying questions that need to be answered. Below, orthodontists at Lac Viet Intech will answer for you:

5.1. Does braces get rid of underbites?

No matter which orthodontic method you choose, under the influence of braces, underbites will gradually be pulled out and the bite will be aligned in the most balanced way. Therefore, after braces, not only will your underbite go away, but your entire face's aesthetics will also be significantly improved, you can freely and confidently do the things you like.

5.2. Are underbite braces painful?

Underbite braces, like some other orthodontic methods, during certain stages you may feel a little pain such as: after attaching braces, when tightening teeth, when extracting teeth... However, this feeling will subside and disappear after up to 5 days and this pain is completely within each person's pain tolerance threshold.

5.3. Does underbite braces require tooth extraction?

Does underbite braces require tooth extraction? depends a lot on the degree of underbite and the condition of your teeth. Therefore, to know exactly, you should see a doctor for an examination. Based on your condition, the doctor will determine whether or not you need to have your teeth extracted.

If you have a severe underbite with a complex, crowded teeth condition, the possibility of tooth extraction will be very high. Conversely, if you only have a slight underbite, you may not need to have your teeth extracted.

5.4. Is it possible to get braces on one jaw?

You can getbraces on one jawin case you only have a very slight underbite and the teeth on the jaw are regular and the bite is not distorted. However, in most cases of underbite teeth, the doctor prescribes braces for both jaws to ensure maximum aesthetic results.

5.5. How long does it take to get beautiful braces for underbite teeth?

The time to straighten underbite teeth also depends on many factors such as: the level of underbite, braces method, technology... For average cases of underbite, the orthodontic time can be from 18 - 24 months, for more complicated cases, the time will be longer, up to 30 months.

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Conclusion

Hopefully with the above information, you have a better understanding ofunderbite bracesmethods, prices and underbite braces process. If you have any questions, please contact Lac Viet Intech dental clinic immediately via hotline 19006421 for answers.