ProviderOrthodontic Treatment for Aesthetic Conscious Teens
The teen years are a time of self discovery and growing self-awareness. For a lot of kids this age, appearances and lifestyle are key factors 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 an enormous difference.
The aligners are also removable, helping teens maintain a sense of normalcy.
Brushing and flossing don't require any extra skill or attention, and teens can even keep eating all their favorite foods without restriction. Provided they wear their aligners for 20 hours a day, aligners can be removed to play sports or musical instruments, or for school picture day.
What makes Invisalign Teen clear aligners really special, though, is that they feature eruption tabs so your teen's adult teeth have room to come in while keeping treatment on track.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment between the ages of 12 and 18 is designed to guide healthy tooth and jaw development and fine-tune the appearance of the smile. Invisalign Teen may be part of your teen's treatment at Orthodontic Specialists of Lake Oswego.
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Invisalign Clear Aligners for Teens' Developing Smiles
Invisalign straightens teeth by applying a gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over time. Treatment comes in the form 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.
Because your teen's adult teeth may not have finished erupting yet, Invisalign Teen features eruption tabs to give adult teeth the space they need to grow in properly.