As an Invisalign® dentist, we can straighten your teenager’s teeth
and give them a beautiful smile they can be confident to show off. In
our dental office, we typically recommend Invisalign® for our adult
patients, because clear aligners work best when you have all your
permanent teeth. However, by the time your son or daughter reaches their
senior year of high school, they will likely be a good candidate for
this treatment. To find out, call and schedule an examination so we can
determine the best way to straighten their teeth and answer any
questions you have about the process.
Why teens love Invisalign®
When
it comes to straightening teeth, many kids start as young as elementary
school or middle school. This creates an opportunity to straighten
teeth young before self-esteem becomes a major issue. This is an
excellent idea, but at this young age, traditional metal braces are
typically the best treatment solution. For kids who do not get
orthodontics at a young age, they become teens who have to decide either
to wear metal braces or live with a crooked smile. If your teen is not
interested in either of these options, straightening their teeth with
clear aligners is an ideal solution.
As an Invisalign® dentist, we
know that most teens love Invisalign® because of how discreet this
solution is. Instead of wearing metal braces that stand out, teens can
wear clear aligners that are virtually invisible. This means their
friends will barely notice they are undergoing an orthodontics treatment
and instead of being worried about their appearance, they can actually
feel better about it. With each new aligner, their teeth will appear
straighter, so the benefits begin to show almost immediately, instead of
them needing to wait until the orthodontic treatment is complete, like
they would when wearing traditional braces.
Teens also enjoy how
convenient this solution is. Traditional braces come with several
distinct challenges. Since a metal bracket is placed on each tooth with a
wire threaded between them, it is very easy for food to become stuck
around the brackets and under the wires. As a result, most people have
to adjust what they eat, how they eat, and even where they eat. This can
be inconvenient for anyone, especially for busy teens who want to enjoy
a simple slice of pizza. Invisalign® works completely differently.
Since teeth are being straightened with clear, removable aligners, there
is no risk of food becoming stuck. The aligners are supposed to come
out when eating, so there is no need to adjust eating habits.
As
an Invisalign® dentist, we also appreciate how much easier it is to care
for teeth when wearing clear aligners. They come out easily when it is
time to brush and floss teeth, which means food is unlikely to become
stuck in between them and there is less of a risk of your teen
developing cavities or stains during the treatment process. These are
only a few benefits of wearing aligners. To learn more, call and
schedule an appointment.