A crooked smile can cause embarrassment and self-consciousness for anyone, but especially for teens. When social awkwardness is at an all time high, many teens end up hiding their misaligned smile. Plus, the only thing more embarrassing than a crooked smile is getting unattractive and noticeable braces. Thankfully, there’s a way for your teen to achieve a beautiful, straight, and healthy smile without the appearance of traditional braces: Invisalign! Keep reading to learn more about Invisalign in Canfield and why it’s a great option for your son or daughter.
But First, How Does Invisalign for Teens Work?
Invisalign utilizes a series of clear plastic aligners that gradually shift the teeth into position. Each tray in the series represents a different stage of alignment. Your teen will wear each aligner for about 2 weeks before moving on to the next in the series. The trays must be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day, which is where Invisalign Teen differs from traditional Invisalign. The clear aligners that come with Invisalign Teen has little blue dots on them that wear away depending on how much your son or daughter uses them. This is a great way for parents to tell whether or not their kids have been keeping up with their treatment. Additionally, Invisalign Teen comes with extra clear aligners because your teen may be more likely to lose or break a tray than the average adult patient.
The Benefits of Invisalign for Your Teen
Nobody is necessarily looking forward to orthodontics, but Invisalign makes it easy to enjoy treatment with these advantages:
- Appearance: As the name may suggest, Invisalign aligners are almost invisible when they’re in the mouth.
- Comfort: Designed with smooth plastic, your teen won’t have to worry about cutting or catching the inside of their mouth on metal brackets and wires.
- Treatment time: Invisalign can typically be completed in 10 to 18 months, whereas traditional braces usually require at least 2 years.
- Confidence: Your teen can enjoy boosted confidence and self-esteem with the ability to flash their smile in any setting.
Is Your Teen a Candidate?
If Invisalign Teen sounds like a good option, you’re probably wondering if your child is a candidate. Because every smile is different, it’s difficult to know with certainty whether or not Invisalign is right for your kid’s smile. However, Invisalign can usually be used to treat mild to moderate misalignment. The best way to know is to schedule a consultation with your orthodontist in Canfield. They will carefully examine your teen’s mouth before developing a personalized treatment plan that includes an estimate of cost and time.
Are you ready to give your teen the gift of confidence? Contact your orthodontist to get started!
Meet the Orthodontist
Dr. Marissa Mikolich is an experienced orthodontist who treats patients of all ages. She takes pride in giving her teen patients a treatment option that doesn’t compromise their appearance. If you have any questions, she can be reached through her website or by phone at (330) 538-8476.