Invisalign Teen
About Invisalign Teen
Like Invisalign for adults, Invisalign Teen is a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners that provide a teeth-straightening alternative to more traditional metal braces. Invisalign Teen is designed to help teenagers maintain their self-confidence and accommodate their active lifestyles during orthodontic treatment, giving them a reason to smile!
Invisalign Teen combines the benefits of the Invisalign system with new features, such as the Blue Dot Wear Indicator that fades when the aligner becomes worn and is ready to be changed; Eruption Tabs to accommodate the growth of second molars; and other features to address clinical needs common to teens.
Invisalign Teen Treatment: What’s Involved?
Invisalign Teen can be used to correct some overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth and overbites. Only an experienced orthodontics specialist, like Dr. Garrett, can determine if Invisalign Teen is the right orthodontic treatment for you.
After your consultation, pictures and impressions of the teeth are taken and digitized. Then, 3D technology maps tooth movements from the beginning to end of treatment, creating your customized aligners. Treatment takes approximately one year, on the average, but every patient’s needs are different.
The clear aligners must be worn every day between 20 and 22 hours. Which means all the time except for when eating, brushing or attending special occasions. A new set of aligners are provided every two weeks (or when the Blue Dot Wear Indicator fades) to strategically straighten teeth.
Advantages of Orthodontic Treatment for Teenagers
During Invisalign Teen treatment, teenagers can play sports, play musical instruments and keep up their active social lifestyle with a spontaneous smile. Removable aligners promote better oral hygiene, as well as less irritation to the gums and mouth. Extra office visits for broken braces or wires are eliminated.
To make an appointment for a free exam as soon as possible, you can call our office or use the Request a Free Exam page located under the New Patients heading.