Teenagers

Braces have been a rite of passage for teens for decades and today they are still the most reliable way to straighten teeth and improve smiles. They come in different styles and materials, and require different timelines. You have choices. Teenage years see rapid growth and change, and these years are an ideal time to straighten teeth and reshape smiles.

Treatment time for teens can take up to two years to be completed, depending upon the patient's needs. The American Association of Orthodontists estimates that 50 to 70% of U.S. kids will wear braces before they reach adulthood. Braces solve many oral health issues, including:

• Crowded and crooked teeth
• Gaps between teeth
• Overbite and underbite
• Crossbite

Invisalign® is a popular option when compared to metal or ceramic braces. Invisalign®, however, is not as precise of a method as braces and all potential teens and their families should know this fact. Invisalign® removable clear aligner appliances are designed for a specific case treatment and they are virtually invisible. Most people do not even notice them.

Every one to two weeks, your teen will change to a new set of aligners as prescribed to wear until their treatment is complete. Since they are removable, you can brush, floss, and eat what you want without any worry. Invisalign® aligners for teens do not interfere with your daily life since they are:

• Clear – Virtually invisible in photos and in real life.
• Removable – Eat what you want, when you want.
• Maximum Comfort – No wires or brackets.
• Customized.

There’s a good reason why so many teens get braces. It’s an ideal age for treatment and sets up their smile for the future and a lifetime of oral health. Orthodontic treatment helps to alleviate jaw pain, biting and chewing issues, gaps in teeth, alignment problems, and more. Other benefits can include improved speech, chewing, breathing, and sleeping. Perhaps best of all for your teen — they achieve a dazzling new smile. 

It makes excellent sense to invest in your teen’s orthodontic health at this age and we can help you get the maximum return on your investment! Your teen will reap the benefits of changes now for the rest of their life.