The Benefits of Invisalign Teen

So your teen could really benefit from having their teeth straightened. Maybe for your teen it’s a matter of looking their best. While that may matter to you as a parent, you also know that straighter teeth are easier to clean and tend to be healthier overall as a result. Maybe your teen is concerned about using traditional metal braces though. In that case, they might enjoy some of the benefits that Invisalign teen has to offer.

Better Self Confidence

If there were ever a time in life when you were most likely to feel insecure and self conscious about your appearance, your years as a teen would probably be it. Having crooked or poorly aligned teeth won’t help with that. Of course, adding traditional metal braces on top of that may not help much either. You don’t want your teen to feel like they have to hide their smile because they aren’t confident in how it looks with a mouthful of metal. Maybe you’re concerned about their self confidence too. Either way, Invisalign Teen offers a way to straighten their teeth that is more subtle. Their friends may not even realize they’re wearing the clear aligners at all.

Easier Oral Hygiene

One of the major challenges with more traditional braces is doing a good job brushing and flossing the teeth. The brackets and archwire can be real obstacles that make cleaning the teeth much more difficult. That’s not an issue with Invisalign Teen. The clear aligners are removable, which means your teen can remove them for both eating and cleaning. No barriers for brushing or flossing here! Coincidentally, the ability to remove the aligners while eating means that your teen doesn’t have to change how they eat during their treatment either, another challenge with traditional braces.

Greater Comfort

You and your teen have probably both heard stories about people who have traditional metal braces who have experienced discomfort or even developed sores because of their braces. While it’s normal to feel some pressure and minor discomfort as the teeth adjust with each aligner, they’re less likely to be as irritating. Aligners have no brackets or wires that rub against the mouth. They’re also custom made to fit the mouth, further allowing for greater comfort.

Invisalign Teen can be a great alternative to traditional metal braces for teens who are good candidates for this teeth straightening method. With Invisalign Teen, your teen can enjoy benefits like better self confidence, an easier time with oral hygiene, and greater overall comfort. Talk to Dr. Maccaro today to discover if your teen is a good candidate for Invisaling Teen.

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