Welcome. Chances are good that you're here because your teen is interested in getting the Invisalign Teen™ system. We know it's an important decision and one for which you'll want the right information. This section is here to give you the facts you need to have a discussion with your teen and make up your mind.
Since the Invisalign Teen system was designed especially for teens, it-like other orthodontics-offers many health benefits, both during treatment and long-term. Keep reading to learn about the reasons that make Invisalign Teen the right choice for your teen.
Developed with leading orthodontists and FDA-cleared, Invisalign Teen treats many kinds of malocclusion issues, which, in the past, were usually treated with traditional braces. So you know, malocclusion refers to misaligned teeth and/or an incorrect relation between the teeth of the upper and lower jaws.
Research indicates that 95% of all teens1 worry about getting wire braces. One of the reasons they worry is because of pain, but also because of their treatment being noticeable in photos. Because it's nearly invisible, Invisalign Teen helps teens feel confident because they aren't self-conscious about their treatment. They keep smiling. Most likely, the only way people will know about your teen's treatment is if he or she chooses to tell them. Also, Invisalign Teen is less likely to cause tooth-and-gum irritation.
Your teen can take his or her aligners out in order to brush and floss regularly. That means they get to keep normal oral hygiene and its benefits. In contrast, it's usually hard to brush and floss all teeth and gums with traditional braces.
Invisalign Teen costs about the same as traditional and other clear braces, and is covered by most types of health insurance. Also, financing options are often available.
Invisalign Teen was designed with your teen in mind. It accommodates the growth of secondary molars, has a Blue Dot Wear Indicator, and offers up to six, free, individual replacement aligners. Plus there are all the lifestyle benefits. Teens can still play sports as well as wind instruments, eat whatever they want, smile in photos, and brush and floss like they always did. All of that while they're having their teeth straightened!
A healthy smile is a great gift that you can give your teen with long-term positive effects that are not only physical, but also emotional and social. Please don't underestimate those effects as you are making the decision about your teen's orthodontic treatment.
How teens feel about their appearance affects their self-esteem and self-confidence. After finishing the Invisalign Teen treatment, teens may find their self-confidence boosted by their new smile and their change in appearance. Smiling has many benefits. A healthy smile can help your teen make a strong impression in lots of different social situations, such as at school or at a party, but also in years to come, when he or she is establishing a career.
When teeth are crowded or too widely spaced, gums can become swollen and red – signs of periodontal disease. All of that can make your teen less likely to smile, even when he or she wants to make a good impression. Clinical studies show that when teeth are straight, the gums fit tighter around the teeth, which can lead to better periodontal health.2 Yourteen's gum health may improve with the InvisalignTeen treatment.3
The aligners are comfortable, practically invisible, and also removable.
Misaligned teeth can cause stress on supporting bone and jaw joints, as well as cause abnormal wear on the teeth, which may lead to even more problems. The good news is that Invisalign Teen can help address those problems by properly aligning your teen's teeth.
You may be one of the many adults who want a brand-new smile. Get it with nearly invisible treatment. That's right, there's Invisalign for adults, too.
You can take 'em out and it's easier to clean and brush your teeth and eat.
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Testimonials are from actual Invisalign patients. The models depicted are not patients.1 http://investor.aligntech.com/releasedetail.cfm?ReleaseID=358897 2 Ong et al., 1998 Boyd and Baumrind, 1992, Zachrisson and Zachrisson, 1972.3 Presented at the AADR in San Antonio, Effect of Invisalign Aligners on Periodontal Tissues, Taylor, MG; McGorray, SP, Durret, S; Downey, N; Lenk, M; Oxford, E; Dolce, C; Wheeler, TT