Invisalign Teen: Straight Talk on Straight Teeth

This is a sponsored post brought to you by Invisalign. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Growing up, I had to deal with the discomfort of braces twice. Once when I was just 9 and then again when I was 15. It was a rough few years but in the end all of the pain was totally worth having beautiful, straight teeth. Now my son is at the age when many kids get braces. We have been looking at different options to straighten his teeth out. Thankfully, technology has changed so much since I was a kid. Instead of having to deal with braces, he can achieve a beautiful smile with Invisalign Teen!

About Invisalign Teen

Available to both pre-teens and teens, Invisalign Teen is a great alternative to traditional braces. Invisalign Teen clear aligners are removable and can straighten teeth without a mouth full of metal and all the disruption and sacrifice that comes with it. With Invisalign, teens can play sports without fear of injury and continue cheerleading, musical instruments, acting and singing without interference. Brushing and flossing is easy and there’s no food restrictions to worry about either. Invisalign Teen also eliminates emergency ortho visits for broken wires and brackets and requires fewer appointments since several aligner sets are provided in advance.

Invisalign Teen is just as effective as traditional wire and bracket braces and can correct the most common teeth straightening issues — from severe cases to more minor, cosmetic adjustments. Teens are actually more compliant in wearing their aligners than adults, and they don’t lose them very often either. Just in case, Invisalign Teen includes up to six free replacement aligners. Take the Invisalign Smile Assessment to find out if Invisalign is right for you or your child.

Invisalign costs about the same as braces and is covered by most dental insurance policies, just like traditional braces. Flexible Spending Health Savings Accounts (HSA) can be used for Invisalign, making money go farther with pre-tax dollars. For more information about cost and insurance information, visit the Invisalign website.

Keep in mind, not all orthodontists specialize in Invisalign Teen. Visit the Invisalign website and select “find a doctor” to locate experienced Invisalign and Invisalign Teen doctors in your area.

Invisalign Myths – Setting it Straight

Myth: Invisalign can only treat minor or cosmetic issues.

Setting it Straight: Invisalign effectively treats a wide variety of orthodontic issues including severe bite issues. From underbite to crossbite, deepbite to overbite and overly crowded to widely spaced, advancements to Invisalign’s patented technology continues to increase the complexity of issues that can be treated.

Myth: I won’t be able to tell if my child is wearing Invisalign often enough for it to be effective.

Setting it Straight: Invisalign Teen aligners are made with small blue dots, officially called compliance indicators, that gradually fade as aligners are worn. It’s a quick visual check for parents and teens to confirm they wearing aligners long enough to get results. In fact, clinical data from orthodontists confirms that teens wear their aligners an average of 21 hours per day, just as recommended.

Myth: Invisalign takes longer to complete than braces.

Setting it Straight: The length of Invisalign treatment is comparable to braces. The average Invisalign journey averages about 12 months for adults. The length of treatment time for teens may vary depending on the severity of the case and can only be determined by a doctor.

Myth: Invisalign is more expensive than metal braces.

Setting it Straight: The cost of Invisalign is usually comparable to the cost of traditional braces and many dental insurance plans cover Invisalign just as they would braces.

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Have you or someone you’ve known used Invisalign? If so, what was their experience?