Invisalign for Teens: The Future of Comfortable Orthodontics

Thankfully, there are new options available that could help even the most self-conscious teenager to achieve their dream smile without the stress.

Invisalign for teens is a modern and innovative teeth straightening system that offers a way forward for those who don’t want to wear fixed metal braces. In this guide, we’re going to break down how this treatment works and how teens can take advantage of this modern innovation in orthodontics.

What is Invisalign?

If your only knowledge of orthodontic treatment is fixed metal braces, you might be surprised to learn that clear plastic aligners are now an option for orthodontic treatment. Rather than applying pressure to the teeth with fixed brackets and wires, we can now use a series of clear plastic aligners to achieve the same objective.

The wearer starts with an aligner that fits almost perfectly over their teeth, except for a small movement. Wearing the aligner every day applies pressure to the teeth and moves the teeth into the desired position.

As the wearer moves through the aligners in their treatment plan, the teeth gradually move towards the optimum alignment. At the end of treatment, they can simply wear a retainer at night time to keep their teeth in the correct position.

Why is Invisalign popular with teenagers?

There are so many reasons that Invisalign is popular with teenagers, these are just some of the reasons that our patients love this treatment plan:

• It’s discreet. The clear plastic aligners are nearly invisible, so no one needs to know that you are undergoing orthodontic treatment. This can be a huge source of relief for self-conscious teens who are finding their feet in the world. If you’re already self-conscious about your smile, the last thing you want to do is draw attention to it further.

• It’s flexible. Since Invisalign is only available privately, you can enjoy more flexibility in your treatment plan. You can start on a schedule that works for you and you don’t have to wait to reach the top of a long waiting list.

• It’s easy. You don’t have to change your diet, avoid any food, or take special care of your teeth. You can remove your aligners at meal times, so no foods are off limits. You also remove them to brush your teeth, so you don’t have to spend a long time brushing around your braces.

• It fits your lifestyle. Whatever your focus in your teenage years, you don’t have to put your life on hold for your orthodontic treatment plan. You can continue playing sports as you can wear a specially designed mouth guard over your aligners. Your braces won’t impact your speech, so you can also take part in activities like drama and public speaking.

• It’s trending. Another popular perk of Invisalign is that it’s the go-to choice for teenagers. This can help you to feel more comfortable with the treatment plan, as you will feel like you belong to a wider club. You’ll also be in great company, as Invisalign has been used by celebrities like Khloe Kardashian, Billie Eilish and Zendaya to achieve a straighter smile.

Ready to start treatment?

If you’re curious about Invisalign, get in touch with Armytage Dental & Implant Centre today to learn more about how we can help you to achieve a straighter and more confident smile at any stage in your life.