Invisalign For Teens – Naperville, IL

How Does Invisalign Teen Work?

Invisalign Teen uses the same type of aligners as traditional Invisalign. Made from patented SmartTrack material, these clear aligners are removable and custom-made to fit each patient’s unique smile. The process involves capturing digital impressions and scans of a patient’s mouth and planning the details of their treatment from beginning to end.

Each aligner comes with a blue compliance indicator. This makes it easy for you as a parent or guardian to determine whether your child is wearing their trays for the designated amount of time each day (20-22 hours). Their shifting teeth should also be another indicator as to whether they are making the expected progress.

Once a teen works their way through all of their aligners, treatment is complete, and the retention phase can begin.

Benefits of Invisalign Teen

Compared to traditional metal braces, Invisalign Teen offers unique benefits for teenagers who desire to improve their appearance and their oral health. Some of these advantages include:

• Better oral health – Well-aligned teeth are often easier to keep clean than crooked teeth. As a result, your teen will enjoy a lower risk of cavities, gum disease, and premature wear and tear on their tooth enamel.
• Flexible treatment option – Traditional braces cannot be removed. However, Invisalign aligners can be taken out before eating, drinking, and oral hygiene tasks. Teens can also remove Invisalign before playing their favorite sport or instrument.
• Increased comfort – Traditional braces may lead to soft tissue irritation caused by protruding brackets and wires, whereas Invisalign Teen offers less irritation because of its smooth plastic material.
• No food restrictions – Traditional braces can make eating certain foods more challenging. Teens do not want to spend time trying to pick food out of their teeth and orthodontic appliances. They also don’t want to feel embarrassed by dietary restrictions when around friends. With Invisalign Teen, they can simply remove their aligners and eat without worry.
• Discreet appearance – Attention-grabbing brackets and wires are not a concern when a teen chooses clear aligners. Instead, they can complete orthodontic treatment without affecting their normal appearance.

Invisalign Teen vs. Invisalign

Invisalign Teen and Invisalign are similar in function and results, but there are a few key differences between them, including:

• The blue compliance indicators on the Invisalign Teen trays. They make it easy for parents and your teen’s dentist in Naperville to determine if the aligners are being worn correctly.
• Invisalign Teen is designed to accommodate teeth that have not yet fully erupted.