Invisalign For Teens – Channahon, IL
Clear Aligners for Teens Who Want Straighter Teeth
Did you know that clear aligners are not meant just for adult smiles? These customized trays can be used to correct orthodontic issues for adolescents as well. Invisalign for teens in Channahon is an effective treatment for addressing crooked, gapped, and overcrowded teeth. It can also realign misaligned bites of all types (e.g., overbites, open bites, underbites, and crossbites). Teenagers face pressures and scrutiny from their peers daily, and Invisalign is a more discreet solution that can make orthodontic care a more positive experience. Contact our team to set an appointment with our orthodontist and learn how Invisalign can help your teenager smile with confidence.
Why Choose Grand Dental - Channahon for Invisalign Teen?
- Family and Specialty Practice for Patients of All Ages
- Comfortable and Discreet Orthodontic Treatment
- Board-Certified Orthodontist On Staff
How Does Invisalign Teen Work?
Invisalign Teen works essentially the same way as traditional Invisalign. Both are made from SmartTrack clear, plastic aligners, which are removable and fabricated to fit each individual patient perfectly. In fact, beforehand digital impressions and scans of a patient’s mouth are necessary to create their treatment from beginning to end.
Unlike general Invisalign, with the teen version, each aligner has a blue compliance indicator. This makes it easier for parents to see whether their adolescent is wearing their trays for 20-22 hours every day as instructed. Their shifting teeth can indicate progress toward a straighter smile.
When your teen has finished wearing each set in the series, they will need to wear a prescribed retainer to prevent regression. Otherwise, they will be done with orthodontic treatment!
Benefits of Invisalign Teen
Traditional metal brackets and wires are effective, but Invisalign Teen can provide unique benefits for your youngster looking to improve their appearance and oral health through smile alignment. Here are some of these advantages:
- Better oral health – Properly aligned teeth tend to be easier to keep clean. As a result, your teen can experience fewer cavities, protect their smile against gum disease, and have a minimal chance of wearing down tooth enamel unevenly.
- Flexible treatment option – Traditional braces are bonded in place, but Invisalign aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, and cleaning. In addition, if necessary, teens can take out their trays before playing certain sports or instruments.
- Increased comfort – With the smooth plastic aligners, your teen doesn’t have to worry about soft tissue irritation caused by protruding brackets and wires.
- No food restrictions – Eating certain foods can be much more difficult with traditional braces. Teens least of all want to spend time picking food out of their teeth and appliances, and they certainly don’t want to feel embarrassed in front of their peers. With Invisalign Teen, however, they just need to remove the trays and eat whatever they choose.
- Discreet appearance – Obvious, shiny wires and brackets aren’t an issue with clear aligners. Instead, your teen can receive orthodontic treatment without sacrificing their appearance.
Invisalign Teen vs. Invisalign
Invisalign Teen and Invisalign aligners are very similar in function and the final results, but there are a few key areas that differentiate them, including:
- Invisalign Teen has the blue compliance indicator, which instantly lets us in-house orthodontist in Channahon determine if aligners are being worn consistently.
- Invisalign Teen can be used for adolescents whose permanent teeth are still erupting by allowing these teeth to come in without altering how the clear aligners are correcting the overall smile.