Underbite correction in Dubai — orthodontic options without surgery where possible
Underbites affect biting, speech and facial balance. Early assessment in children gives the most non-surgical options.
An underbite, where lower front teeth sit in front of the upper teeth, is often linked to a small or narrow upper jaw. Depending on age and severity, treatment may include early appliances, upper-jaw expansion such as MARPE in adults, braces or aligners — and surgery only for severe skeletal cases.
Key facts
- Often a small upper jaw
- Early treatment in children
- MARPE options in adults
- Surgery only for severe cases
Early treatment in children
Expansion and facemask-type protraction can guide upper-jaw growth while children are still growing.
Adults
Miniscrew-assisted expansion (MARPE) and anchorage can widen and support the upper jaw; braces or aligners then align the teeth.
When surgery is considered
Severe skeletal underbites may need orthodontics combined with jaw surgery; your orthodontist explains this honestly.
In adults the midline suture of the palate has usually fused, so traditional expanders mostly tip teeth instead of widening the jaw. MARPE anchors the expander to the palatal bone with small miniscrews, allowing skeletal expansion in many adults without surgical expansion. Published clinical studies, including randomised trials, report improvements in nasal airway dimensions and, in selected patients, in sleep-disordered breathing measures.
Prepared by the Manhal Medical Center editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-04 · Treating specialist: Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
This page is general information and does not replace a consultation. Suitability, risks and results vary between patients.
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Dr. Moaiyad Pacha
Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep
Orthodontics, MARPE expansion, airway-focused treatment and Invisalign.
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Can an adult underbite be fixed without surgery?
Mild to moderate cases often can; severe skeletal cases may need surgery.
At what age should a child with an underbite be seen?
As early as six to eight years.
Will correcting an underbite change my face?
It can improve balance; results depend on the cause.
Do aligners work for underbites?
For mild dental underbites, sometimes.
Where can I get underbite correction in Dubai?
At Manhal Medical Center, Building 101, Street 22A, Al Safa 1, Dubai, UAE, with Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep). Book by phone, WhatsApp or the form on this page.
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Dr. Moaiyad Pacha (Consultant Orthodontist & Partner · Airway & Sleep) at Manhal Medical Center.
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