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When the Invisalign system arrived in dental offices a little over 20 years ago, patients who skipped braces during their teens were happy to try a system that is convenient, effective, and discreet. Many dentists believe that Invisalign is largely responsible for the trend of adults wearing braces.
One group that was not pleased by Invisalign when it debuted were teenagers. It was not because of a dislike for Invisalign; teens were upset because the Invisalign system was not a good choice for teens.
When it first became available, the system could not accommodate growing jaws or erupting molars. There was also a concern that teens would not comply with the directions for the system.
Our cosmetic dentist in Huntington Beach, along with dentists all over the nation, expresses the teen’s displeasure at being unable to take advantage of the alignment system.
As a response to the thousands of requests, makers of Invisalign created Invisalign teen. With this product, the chief concerns about Invisalign for teens had been eliminated. The teen system includes a tab that allows space for jaw growth as well as for the eruption of the third set of molars.
Additionally, a compliance indicator is part of each set of alignment trays. A small blue dot placed on each set gradually fades with proper wear. If the dot is present by the end of a two-week period of time, the alignment tray needed a greater amount of wear time.
Dental hygiene is another eliminated concern because the alignment trays easily come out for proper brushing and flossing. Invisalign alignment trays also eliminated the worries over painful wire adjustments and broken wires.
Our teen patients also appreciate the shorter duration of wear as well as being able to enjoy their favorite foods without repercussions.
By addressing the main concerns about Invisalign alignment trays for teens, the makers of Invisalign made a product that is giving beautiful smiles to teens everywhere.
If your teen is interested in Invisalign, please call our office. We can make an appointment for a consultation with our dentist, and you can learn more about the Invisalign teen system.