Invisalign Teen Clear Aligners Amityville
Responsibility That’s Well Worth the Reward
If your teen is anxious about undergoing orthodontic treatment because they’re afraid of how they will be treated by their peers with a mouthful of metal, Invisalign Teen may be an excellent option for them. We typically recommend clear aligners for teenagers who understand that in order to get the results they want, they will need to keep up with their treatment plan. Ultimately, it’s a great way to teach them that their efforts can lead to life-changing rewards, like a straighter smile! Schedule a consultation today to learn whether your teen is a good candidate for Invisalign Teen in Amityville.
Why Choose Amityville Orthodontics for Invisalign Teen?
- Enjoy Boosted Confidence While Undergoing Treatment
- A Board-Certified, Experienced Orthodontist
- We Accept & Maximize Dental Insurance
Why Invisalign Is Great for Teenagers
Invisalign Teen can help tackle a wide range of orthodontic issues, including gaps between teeth, overcrowding, bite problems, and more, making it a great option for most teenagers. Instead of needing to wear noticeable metal brackets and wires for a year or more, they can instead opt for clear aligners that blend in with their smile. Because high school can be a crucial time to learn new social skills and make lifelong friends, the discretion offered by Invisalign Teen is a priceless benefit.
In addition to being hardly noticeable, clear aligners are removable, allowing your child to remove them in order to brush and floss their teeth, if they participate in athletics, or if they play a wind instrument. These allow them to easily and effortlessly incorporate their orthodontic treatment into their daily lives.
How Does Invisalign for Teens Work?
Invisalign Teen uses clear, custom made aligners to place a gradual amount of pressure onto their teeth to shift them into alignment. Every six to eight weeks during their treatment, they will come in for routine checkups with Dr. Justyna. During these visits, our team will make sure they’re staying on-track with their treatment timeline and provide them with the next series of trays in their process. Once they have reached their final goals, we’ll provide them with a custom retainer that they will need to wear as directed in order to maintain their alignment.
How Is Invisalign Teen Different from Regular Invisalign?
For the most part, Invisalign Teen works identically to regular Invisalign clear aligners. However, there are two primary differences: first, Invisalign Teen comes with an unlimited number of replacement aligners in case they accidentally lose or damage one. The second difference is that each of their aligners will have small blue dots on the inside of them that will fade away, signifying when they need to change them out for the next trays in their treatment. This is an excellent reminder for forgetful or easily distracted teens.
Benefits of Invisalign Teen
- Treatment Flexibility: Because their aligners are removable, if your teen is in band or participates in sports, they can easily remove them beforehand. This flexibility allows them to easily incorporate orthodontic treatment into their lives.
- No Food Restrictions: Throughout their treatment, your teen will be able to eat and drink all of their favorite snacks and beverages. All they need to do beforehand is take their aligners out!
- Improved Oral Health: Instead of having to floss between brackets and wires, your teen will be able to brush and floss their teeth as they normally would, helping them avoid oral health problems throughout their treatment.
- Less Irritation & Discomfort: The smooth, plastic aligners won’t snag or irritate the inside of their cheeks or lips, making the process much more comfortable.