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Invisalign Teen

The Low-Down

You no longer have to straighten your teeth the old-fashioned way, with metal braces. The Invisalign Teen™ system lets you do it the modern, hygienic way. Your new smile is created with the most innovative technology – a series of clear aligners that are custom-fit to your teeth.

The first thing you should know is that an average treatment takes about a year.1 Plus your treatment can begin even if you don't have all of your permanent teeth. Invisalign Teen was designed to meet your needs.

The Aligners

  1. snap on your teeth easily.
  2. are comfortable and practically invisible.
  3. allow for your growing permanent teeth.
  4. gently and continuously move your teeth in
    small increments.
  5. are worn for about two weeks. Then you swap them for a new pair.
  6. have a Blue Dot Wear Indicator, designed to show an estimation of wear-time. The dot is designed to fade to clear over a two-week period if you wear (20 to 22 hours everyday) your aligners properly.
  7. can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing, or going to a special event.
  8. are replaceable if lost. That's right, you get up to six free individual aligners.

It Fits Your Life

Invisalign Teen™ is designed to custom-fit your teeth and go with your lifestyle. During your treatment, you can keep smiling, playing sports, eating what you want, and brushing and flossing normally. Plus, unlike traditional braces, the aligners are made of smooth plastic and move your teeth gradually.

Now read on to learn the health benefits of Invisalign Teen, as well as what conditions it can treat.

Health Benefits

Sure, straight teeth look great. But straight teeth also give you a healthy smile. Here are some of the health benefits of orthodontic treatment, which you can get with an Invisalign Teen smile.

Self Confidence:

After your Invisalign Teen treatment, you may find your self-confidence boosted by your new smile and the change in your appearance. Some people even feel that way during treatment. As you know, smiling has many benefits. It can help you make a strong impression in lots of different social situations – at school, at work, or at a party.

Easier brushing and flossing:

One of the best things about Invisalign Teen is that it uses no metal bands, brackets, or wires, which may trap food and plaque. During treatment, you can take your aligners out to brush and floss normally. And no more worrying that you have embarrassing food caught in your braces. Also, dental cleanings are a whole lot easier and faster than they'd be with regular braces. Of course, when you finish your treatment, you'll have straighter teeth.  So brushing and flossing continues to be easy.

Healthier gums:

When your teeth are crowded or too widely spaced, you can get swollen gums and redness – signs of periodontal disease.  All of that can make you less likely to smile, even when you want to make a good impression, like in photos or at an interview. Clinical studies show that when teeth are straight, the gums fit tighter around the teeth, which can lead to better periodontal health.  Your gum health may improve after your InvisalignTeen treatment.

Less stress on joints:

Misaligned teeth can cause painful stress on supporting bone and jaw joints, as well as cause abnormal wear on your teeth, which can lead to even more problems. The good news is that Invisalign Teen can help solve those problems by properly aligning your teeth.