Most teens are extremely apprehensive when they are informed that they need braces to straighten their teeth. Fortunately, My Dentist at Morgan Creek offers teens the opportunity to straighten their teeth without metal braces. The Invisalign treatment involves custom-made clear aligners or trays that help gradually situate your teeth at the correct position. The aligners are replaced every few weeks to reposition the misaligned teeth. Invisalign is one of the newest and most exciting major developments in dental and orthodontics with numerous benefits for teenagers.
Benefits of Invisalign Aligners
The fact that Invisalign aligners are almost invisible and can be taken out whenever the wearer decides, makes them quite desirable for teens. Teens, but also adults, find them quite convenient as well since Invisalign aligners can be removed to eat, or brush and floss your teeth.
Invisalign Aligners Provide Teens with Self-Confidence
The basic reason teens decide to correct their teeth is to improve their appearance. However, wearing traditional metal braces makes them feel self-conscious about their appearance. Consequently, when they are able to treat their dental issues without the need for metal braces, teens feel more confident about their appearance and tend to participate in more social activities. This is especially true for younger individuals whose self-esteem is affected to a much greater degree by their appearance. They don’t have to fear being different and other kids making fun of them. Invisalign aligners help them feel more confident and willing about straightening their teeth.
Invisalign Aligners are More Comfortable
Most teens with traditional metal braces will tell you that one of the things that they dislike about wearing them is that they can be uncomfortable and the sharp edges that can sometimes cut their lips and cheeks and cause sores. However, with Invisalign removable aligners, teens don’t have to worry about this since the aligners are custom-made for their teeth and have smooth edges which don’t cause any injuries to their mouth. Some parents may worry about the effectiveness of the aligners but teens don’t have to sacrifice precision when straightening their teeth since the aligners are custom-fitted and replaced every few weeks in order to move the teeth into the desired position. Each adjustment is made with detailed precision to ensure the most comfortable sequence.
Invisalign Aligners Make It Easy to Maintain Dental Hygiene
Proper dental hygiene is vital at any age, but for teens with metal braces, dental hygiene can become a challenge and the source of other dental issues. Since Invisalign aligners are removable, it is much easier for teens to maintain a high level of dental hygiene without very much effort. They can just remove their aligners to simply brush and floss their teeth just as they have been doing all their life. They don’t have to worry about problems such as plaque build-up that could lead to gum disease and tooth decay.
Invisalign Aligners Allow Teens to Eat and Drink Normally
Teens don’t really like limits or restrictions, especially when it comes to food. So, traditional metal braces can sometimes make it difficult for them to consume some of their favourite foods and beverages. Invisalign aligners, however, don’t limit what they can eat or drink since they are able to remove the aligners and eat normally. For example, teens with metal braces shouldn’t be eating hard or sticky food because the wires of their braces can snap off or bend. It is important, to remind teens though that after each meal, they should brush and floss their teeth before wearing their aligners to avoid food particles from getting lodged between their teeth and the aligners.
Are Invisalign Aligners for All Teens?
Unfortunately, teens with large overbites and extensive jaw damage are normally referred to an orthodontist. Invisalign treats mild dental issues, including crowded or gapped teeth and a misaligned bite (overbite, underbite, and crossbite). At My Dentist at Morgan Creek, we recommend Invisalign for teens over the age of 15. Since Invisalign requires constant wear 24 hours a day, children shouldn’t use Invisalign until they are old enough to understand the process and keep the aligners in for long periods of time. Remember, Invisalign only works if your teen wears the aligners every single day and night. Contact us at (604) 542-0123 or online to learn more about our Invisalign aligners and our dental services in South Surrey / White Rock.
