Invisalign®: The aligners teens and kids love
Invisalign® for Teens braces are designed to straighten teeth without the need for traditional braces. A series of custom-fitted, clear aligners will be produced purposefully for treatment.
What's Invisalign® First?
Invisalign First is an option for younger children that need orthodontic treatment. There are benefits to early treatment, which is why it is worth booking a consultation and have our orthodontist advise you whether early intervention could be beneficial. The benefits of your child having aligners over fixed braces, is that they can clean their teeth easier. Fixed braces, however, are ideal for those that are not disciplined to wear the aligners for the recommended hours per day. However, we have found that children and teens are highly compliant in wearing aligners, allowing for fantastic results. Invisalign First straightens the teeth according to your treatment plan.
What ‘s Invisalign® Teen?
Invisalign Teens is the discrete clear aligner brace. The aligners straighten the teeth according to your teen’s bespoke treatment plan and because the aligners are virtually invisible your child’s confidence could build within months of wearing their aligners.
Deciding on Invisialign® for your child
Invisalign treatment is used by adults, teens and children. It may not, however, be suitable or necessary for all kids who need teeth straightening. One of our specialist orthodontists will assess your child’s teeth, prepare a treatment plan, and provide you with the best options available. They will discuss the benefits and disadvantages of Invisalign for kids V Fixed braces for early treatment cases.
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What are the benefits of using Invisalign® for teens?
The demand for Invisalign® treatments with Turret Orthodontics in Manchester and Liverpool continues. The reason is that these are aligners are virtually invisible, and very comfortable. This discreet treatment option means no one needs to know, and by eliminating the use of wires and brackets, you can start feeling confident from the start.
You can completely remove your aligners when you want, meaning you can continue to enjoy meals and play sports. Because they are fully removable, you can brush your teeth easily and maintain good oral hygiene.
Invisalign® for teens is best suited to teenagers who are disciplined to wear their aligners as instructed by our orthodontist. You will be given a precise treatment plan with the results you desire. To reduce the number of visits to our practice, we’ll plan and track your Invisalign progress using 3D digital scans, which you can take from home and send to us using Dental Monitoring. This makes treatment easier to fit into your schedule.
How does Invisalign® for Teens Work?
Schedule a consultation with our experienced treatment coordinator at a suitable time for you. We’ll talk through how Invisalign for teens works and discuss your goals, concerns, along with other options. Our specialist orthodontist will advise if Invisalign for teens is the right solution for you.
We will use advanced digital scanning technology to create a 3D model of your teeth. This will provide an accurate foundation for your bespoke Invisalign treatment plan.
Our orthodontist will create a detailed treatment plan, mapping out the gradual movement of your teeth and how many aligners you will need. A full preview of your transformed smile will be shown to you.
We’ll have your aligners ready within a few weeks, you’ll begin wearing them, and switching to a new set of Invisalign aligners approximately every 1-2 weeks as your teeth gradually move into their desired position.
You’ll have check-ups with your Invisalign provider to ensure that your treatment is progressing as planned, making any necessary adjustments along the way.
How long does Invisalign® take?
Invisalign® can take as little as 12-months for less complicated cases, 18-months for standard plans, and 24 months for more complex cases. We will always be honest with you as to how long your treatment will take, and if it does take longer, there are no added costs.