Is Invisalign Right for my Teen?

Invisalign is a popular option for teen patients who are looking to improve their smile. This type of orthodontic treatment uses a series of clear aligners that gently move teeth into the desired position. Invisalign is often chosen by patients who want to avoid the appearance of metal braces. If you are considering Invisalign for your teen, this blog post will provide you with some useful information about the treatment process and how it can benefit your child!

What Parents Should Know About Invisalign for Teens

The Invisalign treatment process is similar for both adults and teens. However, there are a few things that parents should keep in mind when considering this type of treatment for their teen. First, Invisalign requires a high level of compliance from the patient. Your teen must be willing to wear their aligners for at least 22 hours per day in order to see the best results.

Another thing to consider is that Invisalign can be more expensive than traditional braces. However, many orthodontic insurance plans will cover Invisalign treatment just as they would traditional braces.

If you are considering Invisalign for your teen, we encourage you to schedule a consultation with our office. During the consultation, we will be able to provide you with more information about the treatment process and how it can benefit your child!

Benefits of Invisalign Teen

Invisalign Teen has many benefits that make it an attractive treatment option for patients who are looking to improve their smile. One of the biggest benefits is that Invisalign is practically invisible! This is a huge benefit for teenagers who are self-conscious about their appearance. Further, Invisalign Teen was made for an on-the-go lifestyle. Teens can straighten their teeth without the hassle, and without anyone even knowing they’re even doing it. Invisalign Teen can efficiently correct common dental problems from crooked and protruding teeth to malocclusions, bite problems and tooth gaps without interfering with your teen’s life or your confidence.

Invisalign can:

If your teen wants straighter teeth, a strong bite and a healthier mouth without metal wires and brackets, Invisalign Teen may be the right option for them. With Invisalign, they can:

• Align the bite: Our aligners now accommodate use of elastics. More severe bite issues can be effectively corrected.
• Clean the teeth easily and maintain healthy gums: Removable aligners allow teens to brush and floss without obstruction or inconvenience. Since there’s no metal to work around, Invisalign Teen lessens the chance of plaque retention, gum disease and tooth stains. Invisalign treatments also come with a cleaning kit, allowing them to easily and quickly clean your aligners.
• Avoid the dentist’s office: Invisalign Teen treatment requires fewer office visits than regular braces. While some braces patients have to schedule monthly or even bi-monthly checkups, with Invisalign Teen, you can plan on seeing our office every 6-8 weeks for an evaluation and to pick up your next set of aligners.
• Eat what you want. With other teeth-straightening methods, eating can be annoying and painful. With Invisalign, the aligners are removed each time you eat. This means your teen can continue to eat all the foods they love without any restrictions or getting food stuck in their braces.
• Engage in regular sports and activities. Invisalign allows teens to continue their favorite activities without worrying about damaging their orthodontics or their mouth. Simply remove the aligners as needed. Since teens are more likely to lose or break their aligners, Invisalign Teen has up to 6 free replacements for broken or lost aligners.

The Treatment

Invisalign is made of smooth, comfortable and nearly invisible plastic that is worn over the teeth. Its durable plastic gently and gradually shifts the teeth into place—often with less pain than regular braces.

Invisalign requires a new set of pre-molded, ready-to-wear aligners approximately every 2 weeks until the treatment is complete. Treatment time is comparable and in many cases less than that of traditional braces, with an average course taking from 5 months to 1 year. We recommend wearing Invisalign retainers between 20 and 22 hours per day, removing them when necessary for cleaning, eating, sports and other activities.

Make an Appointment with Glacier Creek Dental

At Glacier Creek Dental, we are proud to offer Invisalign Teen to our patients. If you would like to learn more about this treatment option or schedule a consultation, please contact our office today. We look forward to helping your family achieve the beautiful, healthy smiles you all deserve!