ProviderA Clear Path to Straighter Teen Smiles
For many teens, aesthetics and lifestyle are paramount when considering orthodontic treatment. That's where Invisalign Teen comes in.
Invisalign Teen's lightweight, clear plastic aligners feature the same barely-there aesthetic as standard Invisalign. For teens with concerns about the appearance of their smiles during treatment, this can significantly improve their self-esteem.
Beyond their clear construction, Invisalign Teen aligners are also removable, helping teens maintain a sense of normalcy.
Brushing and flossing don't require any extra work or technique, and they can keep eating all their favorite foods without restrictions. The aligners can even come out for playing sports or musical instruments, or for school pictures.
Our Meridian and Laurel orthodontist believes that what makes Invisalign Teen really special is that it has a number of built-in features designed just for teenagers.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment between the ages of 12 and 18 aims to guide the healthy development of teens' smiles. Though not suitable for everyone, Invisalign Teen is the ideal treatment for many of our teen patients at Douglas Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Invisalign Teen Process
Much like braces, Invisalign straightens teeth by applying gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over time.
But with Invisalign the pressure is generated from a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners, not brackets and wires. Each aligner plays its specific role and is then switched out for the next one in the series, until the desired results are achieved.
How is Invisalign Teen Different?
Eruption Tabs
Your teen's adult teeth may still be coming in. 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 need to wear each aligner before changing to the next in the series.
6 Sets of Replacement Aligners
Teen lives are hectic and even the most diligent kids can damage or lose aligners. Invisalign Teen comes with six sets of replacement aligners to help reduce the risk of treatment delays from lost or broken aligners.