Body image and teenagers have never been a happy combination. This is a time in your life when you’re learning to accept new adult ideas and develop an opinion about how others perceive you, not to mention explore concepts of self. All of this is going on, in most cases, from within a childlike body. It’s difficult, and the last thing you want to do is draw more attention to yourself while you figure out how you want to present yourself to the world.
As a parent, you are probably fully aware that your child is unwilling to consider ‘train-track’ fixed braces, but if they don’t have their crooked teeth straightened, they’re more likely to be embarrassed about their teeth in the longer term. Not to mention the fact that attractive smiles play a huge part in being recruited for new jobs, or considered for career promotion. Getting braces for your child is the right thing to do, even if you’re only doing it because you know straighter teeth will prevent them from being high risk candidates for tooth decay. But how are you going to convince them? With Invisalign braces, that’s how!
The advantages of Invisalign removable braces for teenagers
Invisalign braces are a relatively new concept in orthodontics. Instead of metal brackets being bonded to the front surfaces of the teeth to hold in the wire which will tighten periodically to shift your teeth into a straighter alignment, Invisalign braces look more like mouth guards. You will be supplied with two thin, transparent aligner trays, which will fit exactly over the upper and lower rows of teeth. The trays are custom made to ensure your comfort.
These trays; of which there will be several over the course of your treatment, will pull your teenager’s teeth into straighter alignment without being obviously visible. What’s more, when your young adult goes out with his or her friends to eat, they won’t even be wearing the trays. The braces will need to be removed before eating and before brushing.
That doesn’t mean your teenager will get the chance to avoid wearing them and risk you having the money spent on the treatment wasted, however. A blue dot indicator on the side of the trays will signal to you whether or not the braces have been worn for the recommended 20 hours in a 24 hour period or not.
Invisalign adult braces
Invisalign braces aren’t just for teenagers by the way. Their adult braces operate in exactly the same way and are just as discreet. They also provide the same benefits. They correct a wide variety of alignment and bite problems, giving you a more attractive smile.
The best way to find out more about these revolutionary alignment devices, which have been fitted on over 5 million people worldwide, is by giving our dental clinic a call to book yourself in for a consultation. Our dentist will examine your teeth with a view to assessing your, or your teenager’s, suitability. Get in touch today and it’s possible your smile could be transformed by the end of the year.