Invisalign For Teens Vista CA

The principles behind Invisalign clear aligners are the same regardless of the age group; however, there are two important differences between Invisalign for teenagers and Invisalign for adults. The first is that a teenager might receive additional replacement trays in case they misplace one. The second is that some aligners might come with a colored indicator that shows how much progress is made by the patient.

The clear aligners work by applying constant pressure over each tooth. The aligners are custom-made and come with specific biomechanics that moves teeth into their desired positions. First, your teenagers' orthodontist will scan their teeth and create a 3D model they can use to model the aligners. Then, once your teenager receives their aligners and puts the trays on, their teeth will begin to shift positions gradually.

Your children can begin using Invisalign for teens as early as 13 years old. However, children younger than that might consider beginning Phase 1 orthodontics and the proposed Invisalign First, as it is a more age-appropriate treatment. Please consult with your orthodontist to check what is best for your child.

Fortunately, Invisalign can achieve results much faster than traditional metal braces. Still, we're looking at an average treatment time of several months. You will have to consult with a board-certified orthodontist to receive a better estimate of how long it will take to realign their teeth with Invisalign aligners.

Losing a clear aligner tray is what we consider an orthodontic emergency. Please contact your orthodontist as soon as possible to receive instructions on what's the best thing you can do then to avoid negative effects or unwanted delays of your treatment.

Invisalign offers a few additional advantages over conventional metal braces. First and foremost, these clear aligners are removable, which makes maintaining good oral hygiene much easier for every patient. Second, the BPA-free plastic used for each tray is nearly invisible to the naked eye, so it makes for an amazing and discreet treatment option.