Give Your Teen the Confidence of a Healthy Smile
According to a Teen Confidence Survey by Invisalign Teen and Kelton Global, 94% of teens think their appearance influences their popularity. This survey, which interviewed over 3,500 U.S. teenagers, also found that 57% of teens are embarrassed to have crooked teeth.
The good news is that times have changed significantly, thanks to today’s technological advances. The first step is to do your research to determine the best options for your child, including the possibilities of Invisalign Teen clear aligners for your teenager.
What Is Invisalign Teen?
Invisalign Teen is a line of clear aligners from the Invisalign brand. Made from patented SmartTrack material, a thin, flexible plastic, the aligners progressively straighten teeth without any annoying wires or braces.
Advantages of Invisalign Teen
Will Invisalign Teen work for your teenager? It depends on a few factors. During puberty, the teeth are still growing. If your child has an existing overbite, underbite, gap, crowding, or a combination of baby and permanent teeth, the answer may be yes.
The problem with traditional braces is that the metal look can add more turmoil to teen pressure. In fact, 91% of teens who participated in the Teen Confidence Survey said that wearing metal braces kept them from fitting in with their peers. On the other hand, teens who had Invisalign clear aligners were 68% less likely to be teased than those wearing metal braces.
Other advantages of choosing Invisalign Teen include:
Self-esteem
The innovative solution of Invisalign clear aligners can boost your child’s self-esteem. Teenagers prefer Invisalign Teen to improve their smiles because the braces are practically invisible, reducing unnecessary teasing among peers.
Freedom
Another advantage to selecting an Invisalign clear aligner for your teen is that these braces are removable. There’s no need to navigate around wires and brackets to eat, drink, brush, and floss. Your teen also can remove the aligners take photos and attend special occasions.
Costs of Invisalign Teen
Invisalign Teen boasts affordable prices that are comparable to traditional braces, though costs vary depending on the complexity of the work required. Check with your insurance provider to see if it covers Invisalign clear aligners. Other options include arranging monthly payments or using the pre-tax dollars from your HSA.
How Invisalign Teen Works
The first step is to schedule a consultation with your teen’s dentist. After the dentist evaluates your teen’s smile, you get a customized digital treatment plan highlighting the step-by-step process. If you decide it’s the right fit, the dentist creates an individualized pair of aligners that gradually shift your child’s teeth into place. The timeline to a straighter smile varies.
When you give your child the confidence of a healthy smile with Invisalign Teen, you’re sharing a gift that can last a lifetime. Contact our office today to schedule your teen’s Invisalign consultation.