Why Invisalign Clear Aligners Are Great for Teens

Invisalign clear aligners are great for teens because they're plastic and have smooth edges which helps avoid irritation of the mouth associated with metal braces, which are prone to protruding wires and loose or broken brackets. Learn more below!

An Aligner Just for Teens

Invisalign Teen provides a teeth-straightening system of clear, removable aligners designed specifically for teens.

Although clear aligners have been available for adults for some time, initially they weren’t recommended for teens in most cases.

There were doubts over the capability of teens to wear their aligner for the recommended 22 hours a day. Furthermore, it was feared that adult teeth that were still emerging might impair the precisely regulated movement provided by aligners.

Then Invisalign Teen technology came to the rescue. Compliance indicators on the aligners – colored dots that diminish with time – show whether the treatment plan is being followed. The Invisalign Teen system also comes with built-in eruption tabs designed to reserve space for further permanent teeth to grow in.

What Makes Invisalign Clear Aligners Great for Teens?

Invisalign clear aligners have dramatically changed orthodontic treatment for teens, and they hold several advantages over traditional metal braces.

Convenience of Invisalign Aligners for Teens

Invisalign aligners will let your teen get on with their life with none of the inconvenience of conventional braces. Invisalign is removable and a lot more comfortable compared to traditional braces.

Because Invisalign aligners are custom-made to a high degree of precision, your youngster will spend less time visiting the orthodontist to get adjustments, compared with regular braces.

The fact that Invisalign aligners are not fixed appliances is good news for youngsters who want to pursue their interests without interruption. With Invisalign, your teen can continue to take part in sports as normal, without the worry of damaging their aligners, which – unlike traditional braces – can stay safe and sound in the changing room.

If your youngster plays a brass instrument, it can be difficult when wearing braces. Removable Invisalign aligners eliminate this problem.

Many foods have to be avoided to safeguard against damage to metal braces. Because Invisalign aligners can be taken out for meals and snacks, no dietary restrictions are needed.

Removable aligners are also healthier than braces, which make brushing and flossing effectively a tricky and time-consuming task. Cleaning Invisalign aligners is easy. You just remove them, brush with toothpaste and rinse with lukewarm water.

Invisalign Aligners Can Boost Your Teen’s Self-Esteem

The teenage years can be a challenging time when it comes to self-image. Having crooked teeth is bad enough but the conspicuousness of traditional metal braces may make your youngster feel even more self-conscious.

Invisalign solves this predicament because the aligners are virtually invisible, giving your teen the confidence to be themselves.

In fact, there’s evidence to suggest teens think Invisalign aligners are cool and actually enjoy wearing them. On average, teen Invisalign users wear their appliances for just under 21 hours a day.

Nearly half of teen Invisalign users report a boost in self-esteem during treatment, compared with fewer than a quarter of those with metal braces.

Invisalign Aligners Are Highly Effective

Apart from being convenient and practically invisible, Invisalign aligners for teens have also become a popular alternative to metal and ceramic braces because of their effectiveness.

Compared with the wires of conventional braces, Invisalign provides much more control in how your teen’s teeth are moved. Each progressive movement of the teeth is precisely timed and regulated, with just a few teeth being slightly repositioned during each stage of the process.

Invisalign can be used to treat simple or complex orthodontic cases in teens and has a proprietary SmartTrack system for more predictable repositioning of teeth, with results that are clear to see at every stage of the process.

Invisalign can rectify a host of orthodontic problems, including:

• Gapped teeth.

• Crowded teeth.

• Protruding teeth.

• Overbite.

• Crossbite.

• Underbite.

• Open bite.

Straighter teeth means a healthier mouth and teeth that are more likely to last a lifetime. Rectifying orthodontic problems in teens can put an end to problems such as gum inflammation, bad breath, tooth sensitivity and chipping of teeth. As well as addressing immediate problems, Invisalign can also help your teen to avoid more serious issues from developing, including tooth loss.

Want to Find Out More About Invisalign Clear Aligners for Teens?

Invisalign aligners provide the cutting-edge alternative to traditional braces for teens, with greater effectiveness, convenience and comfort. The potential boost in self-confidence both during and after treatment, is a further reason why Invisalign clear aligners are great for teens.

A dentist with Invisalign certification and experience will be able to explain the entire Invisalign process to you and your teen and draw up a treatment plan individualized to their specific orthodontic needs.