Invisalign Aligner Just for Teens

Invisalign Aligner Just for Teens

Clear aligners for adults have been available for over a decade, but until recently they weren't recommended for teens in most cases. Why not? Chiefly, for two reasons: It was thought that teens wouldn't always wear them for the recommended 22 hours per day; also, since many teens have some permanent teeth still erupting and emerging from below the gums, the precisely planned movement of the teeth might be disturbed.

Luckily, technology has come to the rescue. The first problem is addressed by “compliance indicators” located on the aligners themselves. These colored dots fade over time as the aligners are worn in the mouth, showing whether or not you've followed the plan. To solve the second problem, aligners made especially for teens come with “eruption tabs” built in; they are designed to hold space for teeth that have not yet fully erupted.

How Invisalign Works

How Invisalign Works

Invisalign clear aligners work the same way traditional braces do: by applying carefully controlled forces to teeth to move them into a better position. But they are not made of metal; instead, they are made of clear, flexible plastic.

You wear each set of Aligners for about 2 weeks, removing them only to eat, drink, brush, and floss. As you replace each aligner with the next in the series, your teeth will move - little by little, week by week - until they have straightened to the final position your Invisalign provider has prescribed. You'll visit your doctor about once every 6 weeks to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned. Total treatment time averages 9-15 months, and the average number of Aligners worn during treatment is between 18 and 30, but both will vary from case to case.

Here's how it works: Specialized computer software helps us design a plan for moving your teeth from their current positions into the best possible alignment. This movement will be broken down into perhaps several dozen stages. For each stage, the Invisalign company will manufacture two plastic mouth “trays” or “aligners,” one to fit over your top teeth and one for the bottom. You will wear this first set of trays for two weeks, for a minimum of 20 hours per day. You will then move on to the next set of aligners in your series to accomplish the next stage of gradual movement. You will keep doing this until your teeth are correctly aligned.

Invisalign teen.In the past several years, two features have been added to make Invisalign a more appropriate orthodontic treatment method for teenagers. Special “eruption tabs” hold the appropriate amount of space open for molars that have not fully grown in. Invisalign for teens also comes with “compliance indicators” built into the aligner material, which fade with wear. This allows parents, dentists, and the teens themselves, to make sure the trays are being worn as prescribed. Treatment with Invisalign can only be successful if this is the case.

Advantages of Invisalign

Advantages of Invisalign

As the name implies, Invisalign clear aligners are made of almost invisible polyurethane plastic. Rather than being cemented or bonded to the teeth as metal or clear braces are, clear aligners are completely removable — for important social occasions, for eating, and, most importantly, for tooth-brushing and flossing. This advantage can also be a disadvantage: It means you must resist the temptation to take your aligners out more than is advised. Here are some other advantages of the Invisalign system:

Improved Oral Hygiene. With an orthodontic appliance that is removable, you will be able to clean your teeth much more easily than if you were wearing metal braces.

A Discreet Look. If you consider your orthodontic treatment to be a private matter, or simply feel that metal braces don't fit with your self-image, a practically invisible form of orthodontic treatment might suit you.

More Dietary Choices. To protect metal wires and braces, some diet modifications are necessary. With clear aligners, you can still bite into an apple or a crispy pizza crust.

Comfort. The soft, flexible material of which Invisalign is made will not irritate the soft tissues of the mouth, as metal wires and braces can.

Teeth-Grinding Protection. If you have a teeth-grinding or clenching habit, clear aligners can function as thin nightguards that will protect your teeth from excessive wear.

Invisalign What is Invisalign

What is Invisalign?

If you or a loved one has been struggling with the embarrassment of a misshapen, misaligned, and aesthetically unappealing smile, Invisalign as a permanent, practical solution.

Invisalign is the invisible way to straighten your teeth without braces. Invisalign uses a series of clear removable Aligners to straighten your teeth without metal wires or brackets. It has been proven effective in clinical research and in practices nationwide.

For years, traditional metal braces, consisting of a series of wires and brackets designed to hold teeth in place, giving the smile a brand-new shape, have been the required treatment for those with a variety of alignment problems. While most patients receive treatment in the adolescent years, in some cases, the teeth can shift as a patient ages, requiring the need for braces as an adult, working professional.

Anderson Dental Care

Anderson Dental Care

Location
7525 State Road, Suite A,
Cincinnati
Ohio 45255
United States

Tel No/s
(513) 795-8881

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None

Website
http://www.atowndental.com


Official Representative
Dr. Brooks

At Anderson Dental Care, we cater to the individual. Every patient’s needs are unique, and there is no one-size-fits-all way to care for your smile. We take time to get to know you and your specific goals for your smile.

Do you cover your mouth when you laugh? Have you thought about getting braces, but decided it was too late to deal with all that metal in your mouth? Anderson Dental Care can have you smiling confidently without painful metal braces using Invisalign clear aligners.

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London City Smiles

London City Smiles

Location
19-21 Islington High Street,
Angel Islington
London N1 9LQ
United Kingdom

Tel No/s
020 7837 2300

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None

Website
http://www.londoncitysmiles.com

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None

Invisalign is a method for correcting dental alignment. While not for everyone, it reduces the appearance of a corrective procedure and it also allows patients to even remove the molds while eating, so it is far more comfortable on the patient.

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Premier Dental Associates

Premier Dental Associates

Location

150 Broadway

Ste 1310

New York

NY 10038

United States

Tel No/s

(212) 587-0202

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None

Website

http://premierdentalassociates.com

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Dr. Galler is the leading Invisalign general dentist in lower Manhattan. He is ranked among the top Invisalign dentists in not only New York but across the country as well. Dr. Galler received his dental degree from the University of Pennsylvania and is a member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon- an elite dental honor society.

Originally from Long Island, he moved back to New York in 2003. He has proudly transformed hundreds of smiles with Invisalign. He is among the select few GP Elite Premier Providers of Invisalign in the country. He is in the top 1% of Invisalign practioners in North America.

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