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If you’re a teenager with crooked or misaligned teeth, you know how bad it can be.
And we get it—it can really hurt your self-confidence, especially at a time in your life when you just want to be yourself.
We’ve seen millions of teens use Invisalign to straighten their teeth, so we know how exciting it can be to think about getting clear aligners.
How can you, Mom, and Dad look into Invisalign as a way to straighten your teeth?
Good question!
Let’s look at the things that most teens and parents want to know about when thinking about Invisalign for teens.
Having crooked teeth can lead to:
For example, if your teeth are crooked or too close together, it’s harder to keep them clean because you can’t reach all the nooks and crannies of your teeth when you brush and floss.
When this happens, plaque builds up on your teeth, which can then turn into tartar, which is harder. This can cause gum disease.
But when your teeth are straighter, it’s much easier to brush and floss.
The first step is to make sure you know everything Invisalign treatment can do for you. This could be things like: Less painful than metal braces Since Invisalign clear braces are almost invisible, they are more private. Better dental health because the clear aligners are easy to take out and clean. For some people, they are faster than metal braces. No need for painful, invasive wire or bracket procedures. Flexible times for treatment that work with your schedule No wires means no broken wires and fewer trips to the doctor in a hurry. Parents might like to think of Invisalign as an investment in their children’s future. For example, if you start Invisalign treatment now, you might feel more confident, sure of yourself, and able to express yourself more.
Invisalign treatment consists of a series of clear, custom-made plastic aligners. It all starts with a simple digital scan. Then, Invisalign’s advanced software and data from millions of patients help plan out every single tooth movement you need to get your dream smile. Think of them as clear aligners and braces for your teeth. Even before you start treatment, you will be able to see what your new smile will look like on a screen. It can take care of your adult teeth when they come in if your baby teeth fall out.
Each set of clear aligners is worn for about a week or two, and when you switch to the next set, your teeth slowly move into a straighter position. This means that you can straighten your teeth without having metal brackets or wires that poke around in your mouth and can sometimes be painful. To get the smile you want, you will wear each set of aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day. You will only take them out to eat and drink. At the end of the day, Invisalign treatment is nothing like old-fashioned metal braces. Hopefully, your parents will be interested to see how far teeth-straightening technology has come since they were your age.
This is a really important point to make, because some parents may worry that getting Invisalign will mean making a lot of changes to your life that could affect school or social life. But the great thing about Invisalign clear aligners is that they are almost invisible and can be taken out, so it doesn’t change how you look or how you live. You can easily take your aligners out to eat, drink, brush, and floss your teeth, so you don’t have to deal with any of the problems that come with metal braces. One of the best things about Invisalign clear aligners is that they won’t stop you from being active or playing sports. When you play contact sports with metal braces, there is always a chance that they will get broken or hurt you.
People often talk about the fact that Invisalign may not be the cheapest way to straighten teeth. When talking about costs, it’s all about how much value is added compared to other ways for teens to straighten their teeth. Each parent and teen will make their own decision about this. Your Invisalign doctor may be able to set you up with a payment plan, which can help you pay for your treatment. In short, don’t be afraid to ask questions about how much Invisalign treatment will cost and look into all your options before making a choice.
You will probably have more questions about how Invisalign works, and that’s fine. Straightening your teeth is a medical procedure, after all. Even if you have a lot of information from your research, you should always talk to a dentist or orthodontist who can help you with the facts. Setting up a meeting with one of our Invisalign doctors will help you do this. From there, parents can talk to a professional in person, ask questions, and get all the answers they need. Again, Invisalign treatment is a great way to fix almost any kind of misaligned teeth, but it is still a medical procedure, so you and your parents should know all the facts.
If you want to learn more about Invisalign treatment, you can book a free online appointment with our friendly Smile Concierge team today.
