Clear Aligners for Teens – Lockport, IL
Straightening Teeth Without Metal Braces
Clear aligners are typically recommended for adults, but they can still be a viable option for adolescents with mild to moderate cases of crooked, gapped, or overcrowded teeth as well as various types of bite issues. Many teenagers are uncomfortable with the prospect of wearing metal braces, which is why our in-house orthodontist may offer Clear Aligners as a more discreet solution. Contact our office today to schedule a consultation and see if Clear Aligners can offer your teenager the orthodontic solution they need.
Why Choose Grand Dental – Lockport for Clear Aligners Teen?
- In-House Orthodontic Specialist
- Comfortable, Image-Friendly Orthodontics
- Warm, Welcoming Dental Office
How Does Clear Aligners Teen Work?
The basic process for Clear Aligners Teen is the same as regular Clear Aligners . A series of aligners are created based on digital impressions and scans of the patient’s mouth, with each aligner being a different step of the treatment. The aligners are made out of a clear plastic that is virtually invisible when worn against the teeth.
Where Clear Aligners Teen differs is that each aligner has a blue compliance indicator that changes color as it stays in the mouth. By checking this aligner (and keeping an eye on the teeth themselves to see the progress being made over time), parents can confirm that their child is wearing their aligners for the necessary 20-22 hours every day.
The treatment will be complete after the teen has finished wearing each clear aligner. At that point, a retainer can be placed.
Benefits of Clear Aligners Teen
- Straighter teeth are often easier to keep clean because it is easier to brush every surface and fit dental floss between the necessary gaps. Your teen will have a much lower risk of suffering cavities and gum disease, and their tooth enamel will not wear down as quickly.
- Clear Aligners can be taken out before meals or cleaning, making it more flexible than traditional braces. There are no diet restrictions, and there will be no need to learn alternate brushing methods.
- Clear Aligners aligners are made of a smooth plastic material that cause less irritation in the mouth than metal brackets and wires.
- Clear aligners do not compromise your teenager’s daily appearance, so they do not have to feel embarrassed when laughing or smiling around friends.
Clear Aligners Teen vs. Clear Aligners
The blue compliance indicator is one of the biggest differences between regular Clear Aligners and Clear Aligners teen. Teenagers are typically more prone to forgetting to wear their aligners than adults, so being able to keep track of their compliance can help improve the odds of a successful treatment.
Clear Aligners Teen also has one other important difference: more aligners are made for the process. This is done under the assumption that teenagers are more likely to misplace or break their aligners. By making sure there are extra aligners already available, it is much easier to keep the treatment on schedule, as there will already be a replacement on hand should something go wrong.