Invisalign aligners are made of a smooth, clear plastic that’s virtually invisible. People probably won’t even know your teen is wearing them. So they can enjoy the confidence of showing that smile every day.
Your teen probably has friends with braces who aren’t allowed to chew gum or eat certain foods like whole apples or even popcorn. Invisalign aligners are completely removable, allowing them to eat all of their favourite foods whenever they want and continue to wear the aligners for the recommended 22 hours per day. This also means they can easily keep brushing and flossing as normal for proper oral hygiene.
Because straighter teeth can give your teen a confident smile and are less susceptible to tooth decay and gum disease, Invisalign treatment could have a positive impact on your teen’s self-esteem and overall dental health.
Whether playing sports or a musical instrument, teens can enjoy the things they want because the clear aligners are removable4. It’s hard to perform knowing you could get hit in the mouth with a ball, or cut your lip trying to hit that note on the trumpet. Invisalign aligners helps them to focus on what’s really important – being themselves.
Invisalign clear aligners are custom-made to the wearer’s mouth. The aligners are virtually invisible, fit snugly over the teeth and are clinically proven to improve control of tooth movement. Each aligner shifts teeth slightly, moving them and even rotating them when needed.
As the Invisalign System discreetly does its work, life can continue as normal. The aligners can comfortably be worn for the recommended 22 hours a day with little disruption – so even when they’re not moving, their teeth will be.
With removable, near-invisible aligners that hardly anyone will notice, Invisalign Teen can keep them smiling throughout their treatment. And as their teeth move little by little, you’ll be able to see just how their smile is changing. There’s no need to wait until the end of the treatment like with braces.
Invisalign treatment is clinically proven to be effective. In the hands of an experienced Invisalign Provider it can be used to treat mild to complex teeth straightening issues.
Open bite can cause poor or painful chewing, and even speech impairment. It can also lead to greater issues like temporomandibular joint disorder (TMJD).
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Crossbite causes one or more upper teeth to bite on the inside of the lower teeth. This can cause wear of the teeth, gum disease and bone loss.
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Spacing issues and gaps between teeth can lead to gum problems (due to lack of protection by the teeth), periodontal pockets and increased risk of periodontal disease.
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Overly crowded teeth can get worse over time, and result in severely crooked teeth. This crowding can lead to plaque accumulation, tooth decay and an increased chance of gum disease.
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Deep bite can lead to gum problems or irritation, and/or wear on the lower teeth, and can cause painful jaw and joint problems.
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Underbite can prevent the normal function of front teeth or molars, which can lead to tooth wear. It can also cause painful jaw and joint problems.
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Aligners made from SmartTrack material are more comfortable, trimmed to the wearer’s exact gum line to fit better2, and are easy to put in and take out. They’re also less painful for teenagers than metal braces1.
Because we know teens are constantly on the move, we’ve added a few special features5 :
Discover how the most advanced aligner technology has helped teens to transform their smile with less pain than ever before1. Then just imagine what it could do for your child.
1In a pain score of 1-9, 1 being extremely painful and 9 not at all painful, Invisalign teenager patients (Qty:73) rated pain score of 6.1 vs traditional metal braces teenager patients (Qty: 76) rated pain score of 5.1. 2SmartTrack material and SmartForce features are clinically proven to improve control of tooth movement with Invisalign clear aligners. Data on file at Align Technology. 3Invisalign Go and Invisalign Lite only. With weekly aligner changes compared to two-week aligner changes. Weekly aligner changes are at the discretion of the Invisalign Provider and individual treatment plan. Treatment times vary depending on individual patient needs and must be determined by your Provider 4Recommended wear 22 hours per day. 5Available on Invisalign Teen® product only.
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