Invisalign For Teens – Franklin Park, IL
Straighter Teeth Made Possible with Invisalign Teen
You don’t have to be an adult to take advantage of clear aligners. Adolescents can also utilize these customized trays for orthodontic treatment as well. As a proven method for straightening crooked, gapped, and overcrowded teeth, Invisalign for teens in Franklin Park can also help to correct misaligned bites (e.g., overbites, underbites, crossbites). Teenagers face quite a bit of pressure daily from their peers, and this subtle solution can make the entire orthodontic experience more positive and less stressful. To schedule a consultation and learn more about Invisalign, contact our office in Franklin Park .
Why Choose Grand Dental - Franklin Park for Invisalign Teen?
- Patients of All Ages Welcome
- Comfortable and Discreet Orthodontic Care
- Licensed Orthodontist Available In-House
How Does Invisalign Teen Work?
In many ways, Invisalign Teen aligners are similar to that of traditional Invisalign, including how treatment works. Both are custom-made from SmartTrack technology, and both plastic aligners are removable. To get started, we must capture digital impressions and scans of your mouth in order to map your treatment from start to finish.
Unique to Invisalign Teen, each aligner has a blue compliance indicator, which makes it simple for parents to see whether their teen is wearing the trays long enough each day—between 20-22 hours. Parents should see changes and progress toward a straighter smile.
Once treatment is complete, the retention phase begins to ensure the teeth don’t revert back to their prior positions.
Benefits of Invisalign Teen
Given the choice between traditional metal brackets and wires and Invisalign Teen, many adolescents want clear aligners for the following reasons:
- Better oral health – Teeth that are more perfectly aligned are often easier to keep clean as are teeth without cumbersome brackets and wires. As a result, your teen may enjoy fewer cavities, a reduced risk for gum disease, and a minimal chance of worn tooth enamel with Invisalign Teen.
- Flexible treatment option – Although traditional braces are bonded to teeth, these aligners can be removed for eating, drinking, or cleaning. If necessary, the trays can also come out before playing sports or instruments.
- Increased comfort – Without worrying about soft tissue irritation from brackets and wires, teens can experience less irritation with the smooth plastic material.
- No food restrictions – With traditional braces comes a list of certain foods teens can’t eat. Plus, who wants to spend time trying to pick food out of the brackets or feel embarrassed around peers. Invisalign Teen allows them to remove the trays and eat basically anything.
- Discreet appearance – Clear aligners don’t compromise teens’ appearance, unlike shiny brackets and wires.
Invisalign Teen vs. Invisalign
Although Invisalign Teen and Invisalign are similar in how the results are achieved, there are a couple of important differences that separate them, including:
- The blue compliance indicator on the Invisalign Teen trays. When worn correctly, the indicator turns white, showing our in-house orthodontist in Franklin Park that the teen is following instructions.
- Even teens who have erupting teeth can choose Invisalign Teen. It easily enables these teeth to move into position without interrupting the changes the clear aligners are making.