How to Fix a Crossbite with Clear Aligners | Aalto

How to Fix a Crossbite: Everything You Need to Know

Who knew that smiling without being self-conscious would make so many vision boards? We get it. A confident, healthy smile is a luxury, and helping people achieve it is exactly why we do what we do.

There are affordable, non-surgical ways to correct orthodontic issues like crossbites, and in this blog, we’ll cover everything you need to know—what a crossbite is, why it happens, and how Aalto clear aligners can help.

What is a Crossbite?

Think of the 90s trend of zigzagged hair parts—crossbites are a bit like that, but for your teeth. A crossbite is a type of malocclusion, or misalignment, where one or more teeth don’t meet their opposite counterparts correctly. Most commonly, a crossbite occurs when the lower teeth cover the upper teeth when biting.

Crossbites aren’t just about looks. They can cause teeth grinding, jaw pain, difficulty eating, gum disease, tooth decay, and even abnormal facial development. But don’t worry—we’ll get to how you can fix it.

Types of Crossbites

• Posterior Crossbite: Back upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth, often overlooked because it’s at the back of the mouth.

• Anterior Crossbite: Lower front teeth overlap upper front teeth, commonly known as an underbite.

• Bilateral Crossbite: A mix of teeth misalignments across the jaw—some front, some back, some crossing in opposite directions.

What Causes a Crossbite?

Genetics play a major role—you might have been born with the alignment you have. Childhood habits can also influence jaw and teeth alignment, including thumb sucking, tongue thrusting, or extended pacifier use.

How to Fix a Crossbite

The answer is clear aligners.

Aalto clear aligners are discreet, affordable, and designed to gently move your upper and lower teeth into proper alignment. They apply calibrated force, prompting the bone and periodontal ligaments to adapt, gradually correcting the bite.

Your progress is monitored remotely using Aalto Monitoring, a system that lets our team track your results via regular scans. This technology ensures your treatment is on track without unnecessary in-office visits.

For those skeptical about clear aligners, we invite you to check our reviews and results—plastic aligners are clinically proven to treat crossbites effectively.

Once your crossbite is corrected, maintaining your results is essential. Our custom post-treatment retainers help ensure your new smile stays perfectly aligned long-term.