Quick eligibility check
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Start with the key checks. With bone loss, it’s sensible to confirm the basics before retainers for overbite.
This is commonly workable, but the best option depends on a few measurable factors.
Typical timeline: ~13 months Current best-fit options: Retainers, Braces, Clear Aligners
Before starting active movement, a clinician review confirms the correct order of steps based on your bite.
Clinical Considerations
These checks commonly come first before starting retainers for overbite when bone loss is present:
Bite assessment (front and side bite relationship)
Stability check (tooth support and safe movement limits)
If you want, an optional online clinician review can interpret these checks for your specific bite.
Options After The Key Checks
Recommended Treatment Ranking:
Retainers
Braces
Clear Aligners
Key reasons from the quick check:
Braces: suitability 45/100 — is often considered once the key checks are complete.
Clear aligners: suitability 23/100 — is usually considered after checks confirm movement can be planned safely.
Retainers: suitability 69/100 — is typically used to hold position while checks or planning are completed.
Once checks are complete, an optional online clinician review can confirm the best-fit option for your bite.
Cost Expectations
For retainers for overbite with bone loss, this sits in cost band 2/4.
Moderate treatment range. Often between £2,000–£3,500 depending on complexity.
Bands reflect planning time and how involved the case tends to be.
Final pricing is confirmed once the plan is agreed.
Timeline Expectations
For retainers for overbite with bone loss, a typical estimate is around 13 months.
Exact duration depends on bite goals and how the movement is planned.
An optional online clinician review can give a more personalised estimate.
More eligibility checks
Overbite with other details
Other problems checked for Retainers
Overbite with other treatments
Frequently Asked Questions
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