Teenagers make up a significant portion of Invisalign orthodontic patients. However, with standard Invisalign aligners, many teens run into some problems specifically related to just being a teenager!
With Invisalign Teen, the makers of Invisalign seek to address the unique needs of today’s busy teens.
Here’s how they approached it:
Compliance Indicators
Invisalign Teen aligners feature small blue dots that fade away after a full two weeks of wear.
How does this help teens in particular?
Teenage Invisalign patients, on average, are less compliant with their treatment schedule than adult patients. This means they are more likely to remove their aligners more frequently and for longer periods than their orthodontists recommend.
As a result, keeping track of how long they are supposed to wear a given set of aligners can be difficult. The compliance indicators can help to alleviate this problem because they will only fade away after the aligners have been worn for a full two weeks, making it easier for teens to get back on track.
Eruption Tabs
Because of the addition of eruption tabs, Invisalign Teen can be prescribed for younger teenagers whose adult teeth are still erupting. These tabs allow the teeth to finish growing into the aligners.
Replacement Aligners
Teenagers are more likely to lose or damage their aligners. This is due in part to the fact that they may take them out more frequently and for longer periods than their adult counterparts. Invisalign Teen comes with replacement aligners, so if one set of aligners breaks, treatment can continue without a hiccup!
How will Invisalign Teen affect your child?
Invisalign Teen provides all of the same advantages as standard Invisalign. This means that, in addition to the extra features listed above, bite issues can still be corrected and crowded and crooked teeth can be evened out.
Your teen may be able to achieve a straighter smile with the help of Invisalign Teen, which can lead to increased confidence in their daily life. Because aligners are removable, they will not notice a significant change in their habits. While they may need to be more diligent about brushing and flossing, your teen should face no significant inconveniences.