Developed in collaboration with leading orthodontists who understand the treatment demands of teenagers, Invisalign Teen combines the benefits of the Invisalign system with new features, such as a Blue Dot Wear Indicator that fades when the aligner becomes worn and is ready to be changed; Eruption Tabs to accommodate the growth of second molars; and other features to address clinical needs common to teens.
Invisalign Teen is designed to help teenagers maintain their self-esteem and self-confidence and accommodate their active lifestyles while they address their orthodontic needs.
In order for orthodontic treatment to be effective, teens need to have a high degree of compliance, meaning they need to adhere to the recommended treatment for all of the time necessary. With traditional braces, compliance is not an issue, because the brackets are permanently adhered to the teeth. However, with Invisalign, compliance can be an area of concern for parents because the Aligners are fully removable. In order to be fully effective, Invisalign Aligners need to be worn 23 hours per day.
The mere idea of Invisalign Teen is often enough to stimulate compliance. Invisalign Teen is invisible, does not interfere with sports mouth guards or instrument reeds, and does not impair speech. Invisalign Teen also addresses natural eruption of permanent teeth, root-movement control, and minor cases of overbite/crossbite/underbite (specific conditions need to be assessed by your orthodontist). Teens are usually very motivated to wear Invisalign Teen because there is virtually no impact to their everyday lives. Teens appreciate the option to remove Invisalign Teen for milestone events, such as senior pictures, prom, and musical performances, although removal is certainly not necessary.
In what other ways does Invisalign Teen assure compliance? Invisalign Teen has its own built-in, compliance-tracking device. Invisalign Teen aligners have blue “wear dots” on the inside of the aligners. The blue dots are specially designed to wear down as the Aligner is used. Your orthodontist can tell how long the aligner has been worn by looking at how much of the blue dots are still there. This system ensures that teens are held accountable for wearing their Aligners, and keeps the treatment course on schedule.
Invisalign Teen is also worn for approximately the same amount of time as traditional braces, depending on your situation. In some cases, Invisalign Teen may be used in conjunction with traditional braces, with the braces being worn for a shorter period of time than with braces alone. Invisalign Teen is available only through authorized orthodontists such as Petrol Orthodontics. We would be happy to answer your questions about Invisalign Teen.
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Invisalign Teen can be used to correct overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites, crossbites and underbites. Only your dentist or orthodontist can determine if Invisalign Teen is the right orthodontic treatment for you.
After consultation with a specially trained Invisalign dentist, pictures and impressions of the teeth are taken and digitalized. Then, 3D technology is used to map tooth movements from the beginning to end of treatment, forming the basis for creating the customized aligners. On average, treatment takes approximately one year, but every patient’s needs are different.
The near invisible Invisalign Teen aligners are custom-designed based on your treatment plan to perfectly fit your teeth. Aligners must be worn every day for between 20 and 22 hours, except for when eating, brushing, flossing, playing sports or attending special occasions.
The aligners are exchanged for a new set every two weeks (or when the Blue Dot Wear Indicator fades), and work continuously to straighten the teeth.
During Invisalign Teen treatment, teenagers can keep up their active lifestyle, play sports and smile during social activities. Traditional braces often carry a stigma of being unattractive and noticeable, leaving teens feeling self-conscious and afraid to smile.
What’s more, traditional wire and bracket braces present challenges for proper brushing and flossing, contributing to food and plaque build-up in the mouth. Because Invisalign Teen aligners are easy to remove, they promote better oral hygiene, as well as a pain-free experience with less irritation to the gums and mouth.
Whereas traditional braces also can require emergency visits to the dentist to fix a broken bracket, Invisalign Teen provides six extra replacement aligners in case others are lost or misplaced
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