Invisalign for TeensPhoenix, AZ
When a teenager needs to straighten their teeth, Invisalign® for teens provides the straight smile they desire in a discreet way. As an effective tooth straightening option, Invisalign allows patients to have greater versatility than other teeth straightening options. Invisalign is a series of removable clear plastic aligners customized to the patient’s teeth to straighten them into the proper alignment. Invisalign for teens is available at Camelback Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Phoenix and the surrounding area. Instead of being limited to traditional metal braces, we provide Invisalign for teens as another possible solution to treat crooked teeth. Teenagers also may be more comfortable at the idea of wearing clear aligners instead of braces, as well. If you or a loved one are interested in Invisalign for teens, then call us at 602-595-3531 and schedule an appointment to learn more today.Request An Appointment
How Invisalign for Teens Works
Instead of brackets and wires, Invisalign for teens uses clear plastic aligners that are totally transparent and incredibly difficult to notice. The aligners are also removable, meaning patients can take them off for cleaning or when eating. Thus, removing diet restrictions and complicated oral hygiene routines that accompany other teeth-straightening methods. Invisalign teen applies the mechanism of braces that shifts teeth gradually by placing a minor amount of pressure, and instead dividing the movement into several stages. Invisalign aligners have multiple sets, with a pair of aligners for the top and bottom teeth. The patient will wear each aligner for two weeks before replacing it. After the two weeks, patients will switch to the next pair of aligners to continue shifting the teeth until they reach the final, desired position. The duration of treatment depends on the number of aligners required, which is determined by the condition of the patient’s teeth. However, the average treatment duration for Invisalign teen is around six to 15 months.Following the Treatment Plan
For Invisalign to work, patients must actively commit to wearing the aligner trays for at least 22 hours per day. Doing so helps to keep the teeth moving and achieve the desired results. To keep teens compliant, Invisalign incorporated a compliance indicator into the aligner. The indicator gradually fades from blue to clear as the teen wears the aligner, providing an approximate time of wear that allows patients and orthodontists to monitor usage. If the teen is not using the aligner as instructed, we can tell quickly enough to ensure compliance before it affects the treatment progress. By continuing to follow instructions and proper care techniques, the patient will not need to lengthen the timeline for their treatment.Benefits of Invisalign for Teen
- Virtually less conspicuous: Invisalign uses transparent aligner trays for teeth straightening to provide a beautiful, healthy dentition
- Increased confidence: Patients can smile confidently in public, take great pictures, and interact without feeling self-conscious about their smile
- Reduced risk of harm: Invisalign uses no metal, brackets, or wires. This considerably reduces the risk of harm or pain related to broken metal brackets and offers peace of mind
- Fewer dental appointments: Invisalign for teens require fewer visits to the dental office. The only appointments will be to get new aligner trays for the next round of treatment
- Flexibility: Teenagers wearing braces may not be able to play sports like hockey, football, soccer, or play brass instruments for fear of damaging the orthodontic device. With Invisalign, teenagers can continue to participate in these activities, by removing or leaving it in, based on their preference