Invisalign® Teen Lake in the Hills, IL
Orthodontic treatment such as Invisalign® Teen can start on patients as young as 6–10 years of age. However, it’s usually best to work on straightening teeth once most or all the baby teeth have been lost and the permanent teeth have had time to come in. This means the teenage years are optimal for teeth straightening.
The teenage years can be difficult ones. Most teens go through a great many changes physically, mentally, and emotionally. The Invisalign teen treatment presents a great opportunity to enhance your teen’s self esteem in a subtle way.
There are also a range of other benefits to consider that come with Invisalign® Teen that your teen won’t get to enjoy with traditional braces.
Less Noticeable
Invisalign for teens is the perfect solution. If your teen needs teeth straightening done, consider Invisalign clear aligners.
Traditional metal braces aren’t easy for anyone to wear, especially self-conscious teenagers who don’t want to have attention drawn to them any more than necessary. Invisalign clear aligners can straighten teeth in your teen’s smile without being noticeable by all their friends and peers.
Let’s Teens Act Without Fear
When a teen knows they don’t have to worry or be embarrassed about braces, they can further enjoy the benefits of Invisalign clear aligners without the obvious presence of metal braces.
From a completely aesthetic point of view, braces can actually get in the way of certain opportunities, including roles in plays, certain sports, or other similar performances. It might seem like a little thing now, but the fact that Invisalign clear aligners are invisible to anyone looking can make a difference for big and small things in a teen’s life.
No Diet Restrictions
With Invisalign clear braces, your teen can continue to enjoy all their favorite foods without worry! While traditional metal braces can catch and hold onto small pieces of nearly every food and be damaged by certain types of food, you don’t have to worry with the Invisalign system.
Invisalign clear braces offer growing teens the ability to eat whatever they want, whenever they want. The aligners can simply be removed for eating, then replaced once meals or snacking is over.
Greater Hygiene
Keeping teeth clean and healthy is one of the greatest benefits anyone of any age will enjoy with Invisalign clear aligners. Invisalign aligners allow for cleaner teeth and a healthier smile because they don’t get in the way of daily brushing and flossing.
Traditional braces prevent you and the dentist from really cleaning your teeth and gums well. And let’s face it—sometimes it’s hard enough to put in the time and energy to clean teeth that are braces-free, let alone ones all covered in brackets and wires. Thanks to the amazing removable aligners of the Invisalign system, your teen can brush and floss regularly every day.
No Emergencies
Metal braces can often cause a great deal of discomfort and pain to a patient’s mouth. The brackets can rub the wrong way, the wires can poke and cause sores to form. Invisalign clear braces are designed to fit comfortably to your teen’s mouth, so they don’t have to deal with the pain and sores and discomfort they would likely experience with braces.
Traditional braces can often come with dental emergencies that require extra trips to your orthodontist office. This can include problems such as painful broken wires, or brackets that have popped open and need to be repaired.
Increased Confidence
It might seem like a small thing to think about, but confidence and self-esteem for anyone is a huge deal—especially for teens. Having to worry about braces or being self-conscious about the way your smile looks because of the braces can be very difficult to handle for some.
But thanks to the incognito presence of Invisalign clear aligners, your teen can enjoy seeing their teeth straighten without the unsightly addition of metal brackets and tough wires.
Great for Athletes & Musicians Alike
If your teen competes in sports, braces can be a difficult thing to navigate. Braces can be a potentially dangerous addition to sports, especially contact sports. You can trust that Invisalign clear aligners won’t get in the way or cause any damage. Invisalign aligners don’t come with the poking, jabbing, or abrasive additions that you’ll see with traditional metal braces.
This is also beneficial for teens who want to keep playing a band instrument. Your teen doesn’t have to give up on their dreams of being a star trumpet player just because they need braces!
Invisalign® Teen Resources
Visit the official Invisalign® Teen website for more information.
