There’s a new technology that’s (literally) putting a smile on plenty of young faces: A system of clear, removable aligners made especially for teens called Invisalign Teen Clear Aligners! If you (or a teenager you know) are a candidate for this treatment, you might find it’s the best fit for your lifestyle: It lets you eat what you want, makes it easier to clean your teeth — and best of all, it’s virtually invisible.
Is Invisalign Treatment right for you? It all depends on what kind of orthodontic treatment you need. Traditional metal braces still work best in some situations — and you might be surprised to find that they’re still a popular option for many teenagers! But now that aligners are being designed specifically for teens, more are choosing them every day.
What is an Invisalign Clear Aligner? Basically, it’s a thin plastic covering or “tray” that fits over your top and/or bottom teeth. You’ll wear a series of aligners that will gradually move your teeth into better positions. Here’s how they work: Each aligner is custom-made with the help of a computer program that takes into account exactly where your teeth are now, and how they need to be moved. You’ll wear each tray for two weeks or so, to shift your teeth slightly, and then you’ll go on to the next, which is slightly different. Over time, all of the small movements will add up to a big change!
A Clear Distinction
Your Invisalign Clear Aligner is designed to be worn 22 hours a day, allowing you to take it off for meals or important social occasions. Yet even when you’re wearing it, it’s pretty hard for anyone else to tell it’s there — a big difference from metal braces! Plus, it offers other advantages that aren’t so easy to see.
One benefit of Invisalign Treatment over traditional braces is that they make your teeth easier to clean. Because they’re removable, there’s nothing to keep you from brushing and flossing everywhere in your mouth, just as you would without appliances. But brushing and flossing can be much harder to do around the brackets and wires of braces — and oral hygiene often suffers.
Some people also suffer irritation to the cheeks and gums from the metal parts of braces. Fortunately, the plastic of an Invisalign Clear Aligner rarely causes that kind of problem. Plus, you won’t have to rush into the dental office to quickly fix a protruding wire or reattach a broken bracket. You won’t have to watch what you eat, either, because you’ll simply remove the Invisalign Clear Aligner at mealtimes.
An Aligner Just for Teens
Invisalign Treatment for Adults have been available for over a decade, but until recently they weren’t recommended for teens in most cases. Why not? Chiefly, for two reasons: It was thought that teens wouldn’t always wear them for the recommended 22 hours per day; also, since many teens have some permanent teeth still erupting (emerging from below the gums), the precisely planned movement of the teeth might be disturbed.
Luckily, technology has come to the rescue. The first problem is addressed by “compliance indicators” located on the aligners themselves. These colored dots fade over time as the aligners are worn in the mouth, showing whether or not you’ve followed the plan. To solve the second problem, aligners made especially for teens come with “eruption tabs” built in; they are designed to hold space for teeth that have not yet fully erupted.
Today, more people than ever — both adults and teens — are finding that Invisalign Clear Aligners suit their needs best. Are you one of them? Why not come in to our office and ask whether Invisalign Treatment could work for you.
Robinson Orthodontics Reviews
This is our 3rd time using Robinson Orthodontics,every aspect of our experiences have been great! The entire staff is very friendly and professional, especially McKenzie! She goes above and beyond to make sure our experiences are great!
I got my braces on at the Mint Hill office. Everyone on the staff was incredibly professional, welcoming and efficient. Dr. Robinson sets everyone at ease and his office manger Heather keeps operations running smoothly. I’d highly recommend him and his staff for your orthodontic needs. He the best!
We Absolutely love it here! Our experiences here have always been welcoming and inviting from the first day. I feel our family are treated like family and not just a patient. Seen, heard, and valued! Thanks Robinson for such a wonderful experience and specially to McKenzie for your top notch expertise.
I've been coming to Robinson Orthodontics for years. I've had both traditional braces and invisalign, and several family members have also been patients here. The staff and Dr. Robinson are incredibly knowledgeable and so genuinely kind.
We had a wonderful experience with Dr. Nischal Natha! She was always kind, patient, and took the time to explain everything throughout my daughter’s treatment. We always felt like she genuinely cared, and the entire process was smooth from start to finish. Most importantly, my daughter’s smile turned out beautifully. We couldn’t be happier and would definitely recommend her!
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