ProviderThe Clear Way to Treat Teens' Growing Smiles
The teen years are an exciting time of self-discovery and growing self-awareness. For a lot of kids this age, appearances and lifestyle are the primary concerns when considering orthodontic treatment. That's where Invisalign Teen comes in.
Invisalign Teen's lightweight, clear aligners feature the same barely-there aesthetic as standard Invisalign. For teens who are worried about the appearance of their smiles during treatment, this can make all the difference.
The aligners are also removable, helping teens maintain a sense of normalcy.
Brushing and flossing don't require any special tools or skills, and with Invisalign, teens can continue eating all their favourite foods without restrictions! The aligners can even come out for playing sports or musical instruments, or for school pictures.
What makes Invisalign Teen really special, though, are the built-in features designed just for teenagers.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment between the ages of 12 and 18 is designed to guide the healthy development of the smile then finesse the overall appearance. Invisalign Teen may be part of your teen's orthodontic treatment at Meldrum Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Invisalign Process at Meldrum Orthodontics
Invisalign straightens teeth by applying gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over time, much the same way that braces do, but without the brackets and wires.
Instead, Invisalign treatment comes in the form of a series of custom-made clear aligners. Each aligner plays its specific role and is then switched out for the next one until the desired results are achieved.
What Makes Invisalign 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 gradually 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
Even the most meticulous teen can misplace or damage their aligners. Invisalign Teen comes with six sets of replacement aligners to help reduce the risk of treatment delays from lost or broken aligners.