Is Invisalign a Good Choice for Teens ?

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Is Invisalign a Good Choice for Teens?

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If your teen needs to have their teeth
straightened with orthodontic care, they have a
few different options. One popular option teens
choose is Invisalign. The reason they like this
method is because it does not require actual
hardware to be installed over their existing
teeth.

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Instead, they wear clear aligners over the teeth
that slowly and gradually shift them into the
desired locations.

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Invisalign is a good choice in cases where your
teen is concerned about their appearance and does
not want others to know they need braces. The
clear aligners are difficult to notice, so most
other teens will not even notice they are wearing
them.

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However, Invisalign is not always the best choice
for every teen. This has to do with how
responsible the teenager will be in wearing their
aligners. With Invisalign, the aligners must be
worn all of the time, with a few exceptions.

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The only time they are removed is during meals,
snacks, and when beverages are drank. Yet, before
they can be put back in, the teeth have to be
brushed, and sometimes also flossed. This change
in oral care habits can be challenging for some
teens. They might skip brushing their teeth,
which is not good.

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If they do, not only do they leave food and
beverage particles on and in between their teeth
that can cause tooth decay, but also could cause
the aligners to start to smell

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This is because the saliva in the mouth had
already started breaking down the food, even the
particles left on and in between the teeth.

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Then, they cover their teeth up. So now as the
food breaks down, it emits a smell, which can be
absorbed by the aligners. Additionally, tooth
decay-causing bacteria forms and can lead to
cavities.

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Another situation where Invisalign may not be a
good choice for teens is if they have problems
remembering to wear their aligners. In order for
their treatment to be effective the aligners have
to be worn all the time.

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Keep in mind, if they leave them out for a few
hours every now and then, it will not
dramatically impact their treatment.

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But, if they take them out while they sleep or
during the day while they are in school, then the
treatment is not as effective and could require
using them much longer.

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If your teen is requesting Invisalign instead of
braces, it is beneficial for them to understand
what is truly required for effective treatment.
Your family dentist is a good resource to utilize
by scheduling a consultation appointment.

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After discussing what is required for treatment
and answering any questions your teen has, then
together you can decide what type of orthodontic
treatment would be most appropriate.

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To learn more about Invisalign for your teen or
to schedule a consultation appointment, please
feel free to contact Kennedy Square Dental at
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