ProviderTransforming Teen Smiles Without Brackets or Wires
The teen years are a time of self-discovery and growing self-awareness. For a lot of kids this age, aesthetics and lifestyle are paramount when considering orthodontic treatment. That's where Invisalign Teen comes in.
Invisalign Teen's lightweight, clear aligners feature the same barely-there aesthetic as standard Invisalign. For teens with concerns about the appearance of their smiles during treatment, this can make all the difference.
And just like standard Invisalign, the aligners are also removable, helping teens maintain a sense of normalcy.
Brushing and flossing don't require extra work or skill, and there are no food restrictions during treatment! The aligners can even come out for playing sports or musical instruments, or for picture day at school.
What makes Invisalign Teen really special, though, is that it has three great features designed just for teenagers.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment between the ages of 12 and 18 is designed to guide the healthy development of teens' smiles. Invisalign Teen may be part of your teen's orthodontic treatment at Karl Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Invisalign Process at Karl Orthodontics
Invisalign straightens teeth by applying a gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over a period of time.
Treatment consists of a series of custom-made clear aligners. Each aligner plays its specific role and is then switched out for the next one, until the desired results are achieved.
What Makes Invisalign Teen Different?
Eruption Tabs
Your teen's adult teeth may still be erupting. Eruption tabs have been built into Invisalign Teen aligners to give adult teeth the room they need to finish developing.
Compliance Indicators
Invisalign Teen aligners feature small blue dots that fade away after two weeks of regular wear. These indicators help your teen keep track of how long they need to wear each aligner before changing to the next in the series.
6 Sets of Replacement Aligners
Aligners can get lost or damaged even with the most meticulous care. Invisalign Teen comes with six sets of replacement aligners to help reduce the risk of treatment delays from lost or broken aligners.