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Invisalign Teen

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What is Invisalign Teen?

Just like standard Invisalign, Invisalign Teen involves a series of clear, BPA-free plastic, removable aligners.

Your teen will wear their aligners for about 20 to 22 hours every day and change to a new set every one to two weeks, depending on their treatment plan. As they go through the series of Invisalign Teen aligners, their teeth will shift little by little into their new positions.

Why is invisalign teen required?

Using advanced technology. Invisalign Teen can treat a broad range of dental and orthodontic conditions. which, in the past, were usually treated with traditional braces. These conditions include:

Why do teenagers require Invisalign?

Many teens opt for Invisalign Teen because they want straight teeth and a confident smile. They also might experience other issues that are a result of crooked teeth.

Invisalign Teen comes with a Blue Dot Wear Indicator. This will show how long your teenagers wore each aligner. The Orthodontist only uses this as a guide. A check on their teeth will confirm if your teen has been following the rules. 20-22 hours a day.

The Pros and Cons of Invisalign teen

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Cons

Treatment is Comfortable

Invisalign Teen aligners are made from smooth plastic, they’re customized to your teenager’s mouth and the aligners are even trimmed based on their gum line for the perfect fit. The biggest thing when it comes to Invisalign vs. braces is Invisalign Teen doesn’t involve brackets and wires so there is no irritation, poking wires or accidental cuts to the mouth. Most of the time, patients forget they’re wearing the aligners.

The Aligners are Virtually Invisible

Since aligners are crafted from a translucent material and they’re molded to fit the mouth, most people won’t notice your child is wearing them. Though teens can opt for clear braces or lingual braces for a discreet alternative, Invisalign Teen offers the best of both worlds because it’s removable and aesthetically appealing.

There are no Food Restrictions

Braces trap food and the brackets and wires can get damaged by really chewy, sticky or hard things, including popcorn, taffy, licorice, caramel, hard candy and pizza crust. Those types of foods have to be avoided until a teenager’s braces come off. Invisalign is removable and you take the aligners out to eat and drink (anything aside from plain water). For that reason, patients can eat whatever they want throughout their treatment and none of their favorite foods are off limits.

Oral Hygiene is a Breeze

Maneuvering around brackets and wires does take more attention to detail. In addition to taking Invisalign Teen aligners out to eat, kids will also remove them to brush and floss their teeth. They can continue to use the same technique they always do. While the actual process of brushing and flossing is easier with Invisalign Teen, patients do have to brush more often since it’s best to brush after eating before putting aligners back in.

Appointments are Shorter

Invisalign Teen doesn’t require any adjustments like braces do. Your teen will simply come in about every six to eight weeks for a quick check-up. Over the course of their treatment, this will save you some time.

There are no Emergency Visits

Eating certain foods or getting hit in the mouth can result in damaged braces that need to be repaired. Since Invisalign Teen aligners don’t consist of brackets and wires, you won’t have to deal with any emergency appointments.

Invisalign Teen is Precise

Invisalign Teen treatment is extremely precise. The system is based on computerized treatment planning and the aligners are custom made for your child’s mouth.

The Aligners Don’t Get in the Way

If your child plays sports or a wind instrument, it can take a bit to get used to having braces. Plus, if they forget to wear a mouthguard and get hit in the mouth, it can result in a broken appliance or an injury to themselves or their opponent. Invisalign Teen aligners won’t accidentally cut their mouth and your kiddo can take them out to play their instrument. Due to the fact that Invisalign Teen requires minimal lifestyle changes, it can be an easier transition for patients.

Success is Based on Compliance

The aligners can only move your teenagers’ teeth into place if they wear them. For best results, we recommend patients wear their aligners for approximately 22 hours every day. For the majority of teenagers, it’s not a huge deal and they’re willing to wear them according to plan to get a beautiful smile. The aligners also feature blue compliance indicators to show parents and the doctor whether or not teens are wearing them enough. As a parent, you know your child best. If you don’t think they’ll stick with the treatment plan, braces could be a better option as they’re bonded to the teeth.

Aligners can get Lost

Being able to take aligners out to eat or brush and floss is a benefit, however, it also means patients have to keep track of them. Lost aligners can set treatment time back and get expensive. Thankfully, Invisalign Teen does have some free replacement aligners built into the system. Again, if you don’t think your teen is up to the task of storing their aligners in their Invisalign Teen case and keeping tabs on them, braces may be a good alternative.

Invisalign Teen: Before and After

What is the procedure of Invisalign teens?

The Invisalign procedure starts by using iTero scanner to take a quick, comfortable scan of your teenager’s teeth and gums. A 3D model of your child’s mouth is created from the scans and our dentist plans exactly when and where each tooth will move directly on the computerized model.

He can also show you what your teen’s smile will look like when treatment is over before you even get started. A series of custom, clear aligners are created based on our dentists’ specifications.

FAQ's

How Old Does Your Child Have to be to get Invisalign teen?

Invisalign braces are suitable for teens whose permanent teeth have come in. This usually occurs at the age of 12, plus or minus a few years.

What Happens if My Teen Loses an Aligner?

If your teen loses an aligner before the two-week replacement period, you can ask your orthodontist if there is a reduced rate for replacement aligners. Or if there’s a chance that your orthodontist might let you skip to the next set of aligners a little ahead of schedule.

How Does Invisalign Teen work?

Invisalign Teen braces work just like regular Invisalign® braces. These braces have a series of custom-made aligners which have a blue dot that fades out when the aligners are ready to be changed. The average time to wear each set of aligners is two weeks.

Will the Treatment be Painful for My Teen?

Invisalign braces are generally milder and gentler than braces. If your teen is experiencing more pain and discomfort than usual then you can keep some over-the-counter painkillers ready.

Can My Teen Play Sports While Wearing an Invisalign teen?

Teenagers can continue to play sports of their choice when they are wearing Invisalign® braces. It can be dangerous to play contact sports if you have traditional metal braces on.
But since Invisalign braces are removable, you can either replace them with your regular mouthguard when playing sports or wear your mouthguard over it.

You can keep your Invisalign on for sports like football, tennis, basketball, cycling, and gymnastics. But remember to replace your Invisalign braces with a mouthguard for full-contact sports like boxing, wrestling, martial arts, and rugby.

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