Clear Aligners + Crossbite + Tooth Decay: what changes eligibility

You may be able to do clear aligners for crossbite with tooth decay, but the plan depends on what a clinician sees in your bite.

This usually comes down to bite relationships and what movement is needed.

Common timeline: roughly 19 months Options that most often fit: Clear Aligners, Braces, Retainers

A clinician review removes uncertainty by checking bite detail and confirming which option fits best.

Checks That Commonly Affect Eligibility

These checks commonly clarify what’s realistic for clear aligners with crossbite and tooth decay:

• Bite assessment (front and side bite relationship)

• Decay risk review (treat active decay before tooth movement)

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

Options And The Tie-Breakers

Treatment Options:

• Clear Aligners

• Braces

• Retainers

Key reasons from the quick check:

• Braces: suitability 68/100 — often suits cases where control helps reduce surprises.

• Clear aligners: suitability 72/100 — may suit the case if movement and compliance align.

• Retainers: suitability 41/100 — often fits when the goal is holding position.

An optional online clinician review can clarify which option matches your bite and movement goals.

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 clear aligners for crossbite with tooth decay is often roughly 19 months.

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

An optional online clinician review can personalise the timeline estimate.