Can Braces work for Underbite with Jaw Pain (TMJ)?

For many people, braces for underbite with jaw pain (tmj) is workable.

This often needs more careful planning to match bite and goals.

Common timeline: roughly 22 months Options that most often fit: Braces, Retainers, Clear Aligners

To confirm this with greater accuracy, a clinician review assesses your bite and key findings. With higher complexity, this significantly improves planning accuracy.

Checks That Commonly Affect Eligibility

These checks commonly help confirm suitability for braces with underbite and jaw pain (tmj):

• Bite assessment (front and side bite relationship)

• Jaw joint / bite comfort review (TMJ symptoms and triggers)

If you prefer, an optional online clinician review can translate these checks into a clear next step.

Most Suitable Options From The Quick Check

Treatment Options:

• Braces

• Retainers

• Clear Aligners

Key reasons from the quick check:

• Braces: suitability 96/100 — is commonly used when detailed control is needed.

• Clear aligners: suitability 36/100 — commonly fits mild-to-moderate movements where aligners track well.

• Retainers: suitability 39/100 — tends to fit cases focused on retention rather than major movement.

If you prefer, an optional online clinician review can validate the best-fit option.

Typical Cost Range Guide

From the quick check, this is cost band 4/4.

Complex case range. Often £5,000+ where staged planning is required.

Bands are a guide that reflect typical planning and monitoring needs.

Final pricing is confirmed once a clinician signs off the plan.

How Long It Commonly Takes

Treatment time for braces for underbite with jaw pain (tmj) is often roughly 22 months.

Exact duration depends on bite detail and how the plan is staged.

An optional online clinician review can personalise the timeline estimate.