Invisalign Teen

One of the biggest frustrations for teens caused by traditional braces is all the restrictions on food and drink. Invisalign aligners are easily removed when your teen wants to eat or drink, eliminating the need for those restrictions.

The signature of this treatment option are the clear aligners used to gently adjust your teen’s smile. Peers and friends won’t be able to tell your teenager is even wearing them.

There’s far less discomfort with this kind of treatment than from traditional orthodontics. Each custom aligner is carefully fitted to move the teeth gently with a minimal amount of pressure. There’s no chance of the aligners cutting the gums or lips, which can be a risk with braces that rely on brackets and wires.

Speaking of wires and brackets, wearing braces precludes participating in activities like school sports and horseback riding. Let your teen enjoy their favorite activities by choosing Invisalign instead.

Remove the Invisalign aligner and rinse it out, then follow the usual oral hygiene procedure without special toothbrushes or cleaning picks. It’s a process easy enough that any teen can follow it.

Our team here at Z Dentist can tell with a simple exam if your teen is a good candidate for this kind of treatment. We’ll assess their general oral health and estimate the amount of adjustment needed for a straighter smile. If we think it’s a good choice for their smile, we’ll move them on to the next step.

As with all the dental care we offer here, we customize the treatment to your teen’s particular needs. Detailed imaging and high-quality impressions ensure that the aligners all match their teeth perfectly for rapid results. We’ll explain how long the treatment is expected to take, show you how their new smile may look, and detail the financial arrangements for the treatment. Most teens only need around eighteen months of treatment to achieve the results they want.

When the first set of custom aligners arrives, we’ll walk your teen through the process of wearing them properly. The BPA-free plastic is comfortable and easy to wear for 20 to 22 hours a day. They’re easily removed at any time for activities or cleaning, making it no big deal to wear them the rest of the time.

We send every patient home with a schedule telling them when to switch to the next aligner. This is how Invisalign slowly and gently moves teeth into new positions. Each aligner is about 1/10mm different in shape than the previous one, ensuring only a very gradual and comfortable movement. We’ll ask you to drop in a few times during the treatment course to check that everything’s going as planned.

After the treatment period ends, they may need a follow-up retainer for another few months. You may notice increased confidence and more smiles from a previously shy teen thanks to the new beauty of their straightened smile.