Quick eligibility check
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With bone loss, the best starting point is the key checks before beginning retainers for underbite.
This usually comes down to bite relationships and what movement is needed.
Common timeline: roughly 15 months Options that most often fit: Retainers, Braces, Clear Aligners
To plan safely and accurately, a clinician review confirms the next steps using your bite details.
Checks That Commonly Affect Eligibility
These checks are commonly completed before active movement for retainers with underbite and bone loss:
Bite assessment (front and side bite relationship)
Stability check (tooth support and safe movement limits)
If you prefer, an optional online clinician review can translate these checks into a clear next step.
Options After The Basics Are Confirmed
Treatment Options:
Retainers
Braces
Clear Aligners
Key reasons from the quick check:
Braces: suitability 47/100 — is typically planned after the initial checks are clear.
Clear aligners: suitability 17/100 — is commonly considered once baseline checks are complete.
Retainers: suitability 65/100 — often supports stability while next steps are confirmed.
When checks are done, an optional online clinician review can confirm the most suitable option.
Typical Cost Range Guide
From the quick check, this is cost band 3/4.
Advanced treatment range. Typically £3,500–£5,000 for bite correction or longer timelines.
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 retainers for underbite with bone loss is often roughly 15 months.
Exact duration depends on bite detail and how the plan is staged.
An optional online clinician review can personalise the timeline estimate.
More eligibility checks
Underbite with other details
Other problems checked for Retainers
Underbite with other treatments
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