ProviderClear Aligners For Teens' Growing Smiles
The teen years are a time of growing self-awareness. For a lot of kids this age, aesthetics and lifestyle are paramount when considering orthodontic treatment. That's where Invisalign Teen comes in.
Invisalign Teen's lightweight, clear aligners feature the same barely-there aesthetic that standard Invisalign does. For teens with concerns about the appearance of their smiles during treatment, this can make all the difference.
The aligners are also removable, helping teens maintain a sense of normalcy.
They can keep eating all their favourite foods without restriction, and even brushing and flossing will remain much the same as before orthodontic treatment began. The aligners can even come out for playing sports or musical instruments, or for school pictures.
What makes Invisalign Teen really special, though, is that it has a number of built-in features designed specifically for teenagers.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment between the ages of 12 and 18 is designed to guide the healthy development of teens' smiles. Invisalign Teen may be part of your teen's orthodontic treatment at Paleczny Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Invisalign Process at Paleczny Orthodontics
Much like braces, Invisalign straightens teeth by applying a gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over time.
But unlike braces, Invisalign treatment comes in the form of a series of custom-made, clear aligners. Each aligner plays its specific role and is then switched out for the next one in the series until the desired results are achieved.
Invisalign Teen Features
Eruption Tabs
Your teen's adult teeth may still be erupting. Eruption tabs have been built into Invisalign Teen aligners to give adult teeth the room they need to finish developing.
Compliance Indicators
Invisalign Teen aligners feature small blue dots that fade away after two weeks. These indicators help your teen keep track of how long they have worn each aligner and when they should change to the next one in the series.
6 Sets of Replacement Aligners
Even the most diligent teens can lose or damage their aligners. Invisalign Teen comes with six sets of replacement aligners to help reduce the risk of treatment delays from lost or broken aligners.