Invisalign Teen’s clear aligners are virtually invisible.  You can always feel confident showing your smile, even while you’re wearing your aligners to straighten you teeth.  No need to feel self conscious about attending prom, taking school photos, or any other day-to-day activity.  Invisalign Teen aligners are custom built for you – it generally works without anyone else knowing you are in treatment.

Since the Invisalign Teen aligners are removable, you may take them out as needed as long as you are wearing them the prescribed number of hours each day.  Additionally, you won’t have to worry about your aligners preventing you from playing sports or an instrument.  As an added bonus, you can remove the aligners and eat whatever foods you want. and you can brush and floss with ease.

The Invisalign Teen aligners are made from a lightweight plastic material and fit precisely in your mouth.   Very Comfortable!

Ask your orthodontist today how Invisalign Teen can work for you!

Last evening, I attended an Invisalign Study Club at Kings Contrivance Restaurant in Columbia, Maryland.  Not only was the food amazingly delicious, the information was superb.  Invisalign has come a long, long way from when it first hit the Orthodontic world.  I remember when Invisalign was limited to adults with minor corrections needed.  NOW, most problems can be corrected!

Recently, Invisalign has launched a new product… invisalign teen!  Invisalign Teen is a treatment solution for the non-adult comprehensive patient.  Engineered specifically for orthodontists’ needs, Invisalign Teen treatment was developed with orthodontists in mind.

Invisalign surveyed doctors nationwide to determine which feature set would best suit their needs for teens 13 – 19 years of age. Designed in accordance with the responses they heard, Invisalign Teen offers key features including Compliance Indicators and Power Ridges.  Additionally, it can accommodate for naturally erupting permanent teeth, and it has a feature that may address supra-eruption.  If this sounds greek to you… I will address it in a later post.  For now, know that it is a fantastic option for the Teen!

How exactly does Invisalign work?

Invisalign creates a series of custom-made, clear aligners exclusively for your teeth, based on the treatment plan that the dental specialist specifically makes for you… all through 3-D computer imaging technology.  Each aligner moves teeth incrementally and is worn for about two to three weeks, then replaced by the next aligner in the series until the final position is achieved.

Can other people see that I’m in treatment?

One of the benefits of Invisalign is that the aligners are clear.  They actually make you teeth look nicer… glisten.  You can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing.

Are there any foods that I cannot eat wile in treatment?

You can eat anything that you want!  Another advantage of Invisalign is that  they are removable…. Simply take the aligners out before each meal brush when you’re finished eating, then reinsert the aligners afterward.

What about chewing gum?

The recommendation is to remove the aligners for all meals and snacks, as gum and other chewy substances can stick to the aligners.

Can I smoke during treatment?

We discourage smoking while wearing the aligners as they may become discolored.

Will I feel pain during treatment?

Most people experience temporary discomfort for the first few days after a new aligner is placed.

Will my speech be affected by the aligners?

As with any orthodontic treatment, aligners may affect your speech temporarily.

How often must I wear my aligners?

All the time, except when eating.  They should be worn about 22 hours a day.

How do I clean my aligners?

The best way to clean the aligners is to brush them morning and night with soap or toothpaste.  You can soak them in lukewarm water and a cleaning tablet.

How often should I visit my Orthodontist during treatment?

For most patients, visits are every 4-6 weeks.