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Teens no longer have to worry about embarrassing metal braces in their yearbook photos, Facebook profiles or Instagram profiles with Invisalign® Teen! Invisalign® Teen is the clear way to straighten teeth without metal braces, using aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible, which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. You can still eat and drink what you want. Also, you can brush and floss normally to maintain healthy gums and teeth, and there are no wires, metal or brackets to cause mouth abrasions.
As a parent we know you may have questions and concerns about choosing the Invisalign system for your child. Dr. Wilmot cares about oral health of your child just as much as you do, so we want use this blog address 6 things parents want to know about Invisalign teen.
1. WHAT IS INVISALIGN TEEN?
Invisalign Teen is the virtually invisible way to straighten your teen’s teeth without the restrictions that come with metal braces. Rather than wires and brackets, Invisalign® uses a series of clear, removable aligners that have been custom-made for your teen’s teeth. Your teen simply wears them over their teeth and changes them out for a new set of aligners every two weeks. Little by little, your teen’s teeth gradually shift into place, achieving that confident smile.2. IS INVISALIGN AS EFFECTIVE AS
TRADITIONAL BRACES?
Yes. When worn according to the recommendations
of an experienced Invisalign-trained orthodontist,
Invisalign Teen can be as effective as traditional
braces for the most common teeth-straightening
issues. Invisalign can effectively treat mild to severe
cases, including underbite, overbite, overcrowding and gaps between teeth. The chances are very high your teen will be a great candidate for
Invisalign.
3. ARE THERE ANY EMOTIONAL CONCERNS TO CONSIDER?Invisalign has conducted research that shows that moms underestimate the extent to which teens feel self-conscious about crooked teeth, and using braces as a solution can often make this lack of confidence even worse. But with Invisalign Teen, no one needs to know your teen is straightening their teeth, removing a potential source of real anxiety for them and giving them the confidence to be themselves in front of everyone.
4. WHAT ARE SOME OF THE PRACTICAL
ADVANTAGES OF INVISALIGN TEEN OVER
TRADITIONAL BRACES?
If you’ve had braces yourself, you already know the issues associated with metal wires and brackets.With Invisalign, the aligners are removable, so your teen can play sports without the worry of being hit in the mouth by a ball, which can cause real damage in braces. They can also continue playing musical instruments properly, without braces getting in the way. With braces, there is a long list of foods your teen shouldn’t eat, from popcorn to apples and raw carrots. With Invisalign, there are no such restrictions. The removable aligners make it easy to brush and floss normally to maintainproper oral hygiene.
5. WHAT HAPPENS IF AN ALIGNER
GETS LOST?
Not to worry—Invisalign Teen offers six
replacement aligners for free! In the event that an
aligner is lost, you should inform your orthodontist
right away.
6. HOW MUCH TIME WILL BE SPENT
VISITING THE ORTHODONTIST?
Invisalign Teen often requires less time with your
orthodontist than traditional braces do. There
are no adjustments to make, no broken wires
to fix. After the initial appointment, follow-up
appointments are usually scheduled for every four to six
weeks.
For more information regarding your child and Invisalign, give us a call today!
