Invisalign Teen is perfect for active teens. With unique features to assist developing teeth, Invisalign Teen offers the same quality and results as regular Invisalign. Teens have the option to obtain a perfect smile without the stigma attached to traditional metal braces. Among the special features of Invisalign Teen are:
- Features that accommodate the continuing growth of adult teeth, including molars and canines
- Six free replacement trays for lost or damaged aligners (because teens are still teens)
- Wear-time indicators that track how much time the aligners have been in place
Invisalign Teen has proven just as effective as traditional braces for correcting crooked teeth, gap teeth, and overcrowding. Because teens lead active lifestyles with sports and other extra-curricular activities, Invisalign Teen is an excellent alternative for them.
Trays need to be worn 22-24 hours per day to be effective, which places responsibility on your teen to ensure results. Parents and Dr. Spain can monitor the teen’s progress with the wear indicator on the trays, but the responsibility falls mainly on your teen. Because trays are removable, it is vital to track how long the trays remain in place.
Teens can remove trays for band practice, choir, and sports. Pictures no longer produce the thought of “OMG, I can’t smile because I have braces.” Lunchtime at school isn’t a problem, and your teen can eat without dietary restrictions. Your teen can feel better about routine oral hygiene, which leads to other advantages of Invisalign Teen, including:
- Better regular dental checkups because it is easier to care for straight teeth. The plaque has fewer places to hide, brushing and flossing are more effective, and gum disease is less likely
- Improved overall health because crooked teeth can lead to bite abnormalities, which make eating certain foods difficult
- Increased self-esteem and no more embarrassment over a crooked smile
- Comfort and convenience round out the many advantages with the ease of the Invisalign treatment plan
To find out if Invisalign is the right choice for your teen, contact Spain Orthodontics to get started today with a free initial consultation. Dr. Spain will examine your teen and discuss the alternatives for available treatment plans. Get started today.
