Honest suitability guide

Will clear aligners work for your teeth?

Aligners fix far more than they used to — but they're not for everyone, and anyone who says otherwise is selling too hard. Find your situation below.

Crowded teeth

Teeth overlap or twist because there isn't enough arch space. The single most common aligner case — usually excellent results.

Excellent fit

Gaps & spacing

Visible spaces between teeth, often front-and-centre. Aligners close most gaps predictably within months.

Excellent fit

Overbite

Upper front teeth bite too far over the lower ones. Aligners with precision features correct most overbites.

Good fit

Underbite

Lower teeth sit in front of the uppers. Mild-to-moderate cases respond well; severe skeletal cases may need surgery-assisted plans.

Case-by-case

Crossbite

Some upper teeth bite inside the lowers, wearing enamel unevenly. Usually correctable with aligners plus attachments.

Good fit

Relapse after braces

Had braces as a teen and stopped wearing retainers? Aligners are the fastest, most discreet way to re-straighten drifted teeth.

Excellent fit
Wondering if clear aligners will work for your teeth — a candidate considering treatment

The quick self-check

You're very likely a candidate if all of these are true:

When we'll recommend something else

Severe skeletal discrepancies, some heavily rotated molars, and cases needing large root movements are still better served by fixed braces or combined approaches. Roughly 1 in 10 people who contact us get told exactly that in their free assessment — we'd rather lose a sale than plan a bad case. See how aligners stack up against the alternatives in Invisalign vs braces vs other aligners.

One more honesty note for the "relapse after braces" crowd: whatever treatment you choose, the result only lasts with retention — our retainer and aftercare guide explains why, and teeth shifting after braces covers the relapse biology in depth.

Deep dives on specific questions

Wondering about a particular situation? We've answered the big ones individually: can Invisalign fix an overbite? · is there an age limit? · do aligners hurt? · will they change my face shape? · aligners or veneers for gaps? · is it actually worth it?

Find out in 24 hours — free

Send us a few phone photos and a specialist orthodontist will confirm your case type (Lite / Moderate / Full), your timeline, and your exact price. No commitment, no pressure — and if you're not suitable, we'll tell you straight.

Check My Case — Free

A specialist orthodontist reviews your details and tells you honestly whether aligners fit your case.

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