Invisible Braces For teens

Being a teenager isn’t easy at the best of times but being told you have to wear braces to straighten your teeth can be an added burden in the most emotionally unstable of developing years. Metal braces can make you stand out from the crowd and cause a loss of self-confidence and esteem at a time when you need it most. This was the thinking behind the development of Invisalign Teen invisible braces, by orthodontists who specialise in teenage patients.

Invisalign braces are made from one millimetre thick clear plastic that is virtually impossible to see unless standing very close to the patient. This completely reduces the visual impact of conventional braces minimising the impact on the life of the patient. This is also achieved in other ways, as the retainers are completely removable meaning they can be taken out for eating and social activities. Each retainer is worn for a period of two weeks before it is replaced with another computer-designed and manufactured brace. Each retainer makes small adjustment to gradually move teeth into the desired position providing beautiful straight teeth.

The limited impact means that teenagers are more inclined to wear the braces than they are other removable straighteners. Invisalign Teen braces also come with special tabs that indicate how long the brace has been worn for, so parents can check if their child has been wearing the brace for the correct amount of time. This and other innovations such as allowing for the development of further molars make the Invisalign Teen brace the brace of choice for parents and teenagers alike.Our dentists are using the Invisalign system to produce discreet straightening to achieve perfect life-long smiles.

Invisalign Braces

If you have suffered from the negative effects on your self-esteem and happiness from uncomfortable or irregular teeth and jaws, braces can help to turn your hidden smile into a stunning straight grin, using a variety of options. The need for properly aligned teeth and jaws goes beyond simple aesthetic appeal, providing the individual with an effective bite, chew and fluency of speech, all contributing to your sense of comfort and happiness. Straight teeth also help to prevent physical health problems in the future, maintain healthy gums and improve your facial profile.

Orthodontic technology has come a long way in the last ten years. There are now available a whole new range of more aesthetically pleasing straightening devices that offer a much higher degree of discretion. By far the most discreet brace available is the Invisalign retainer. Introduced in 1999 by Align Technologies, the Invisalign retainer is a one millimetre thick plastic retainer that is designed to fit over the teeth making small adjustments. Each retainer is worn for a period of two to three weeks before a new retainer is used, again with a small adjustment. In all, an average of twenty retainers are used throughout the course of the treatment, although this varies on a patient-to-patient basis.

As most braces are fitted to patients in their teenage years, the level of discretion offered by Invisalign is invaluable. In the emotionally charged and difficult teen years nobody wants to stand out from the crowd, so a virtually invisible Invisalign retainer could be perfect for straightening teeth and retaining the patient’s confidence. Similarly for more mature patients keen to avoid the stigma attached to wearing braces at a later time in life, the Invisalign system can offer teeth straightening while maintaining the patient’s mature and professional appearance. One of the other major advantages of the Invisalign system is that the braces are completely removable. This means they can be taken out for meal times and important meetings or social occasions.

With recent advancements in the field of orthodontics, traditional methods such as brackets have undergone a change from the older ‘train-tracks’ of the past and can now be implemented smaller and are often clear in appearance, while treatment times have lessened, making the overall experience one that causes minimum interference to your life. If you are considering teeth straightening treatment, speak to your dentist about Invisalign braces.

Straighten teeth with Invisalign

You have always wanted to straighten your crooked tooth but hate the thought of seeing your face in the mirror everyday with metal-wire braces protruding from your mouth. With Invisalign, you can achieve the straight teeth you have been dreaming for so long now.
Invisalign is known as invisible braces or aligners designed to straighten crooked teeth and close gaps between teeth. The technology eliminates the use of traditional metal-wire braces to correct crooked teeth or close gaps between teeth. These aligners are specially designed to fit your teeth comfortably. They work by moving your teeth in a position that will give you a perfect, natural smile.
The Invisalign system works this way:
• Your dentist will make you wear your Invisalign braces for at least 22 hours every day.
• You can remove your Invisalign aligners when you eat or brush your teeth.
• As you wear your Invisalign, the aligners will move your teeth slowly into a position that will make them look straight.
• It is advisable to change your braces at least every two weeks
• A regular check up with your dentist is highly recommended
• The treatment period is from six months to one year.
There are numerous benefits of wearing Invisalign aligners, including:
• Ease of use
• No irritating metal wires
• People will not notice you are in treatment because Invisalign aligners are transparent
Invisalign is a great invisible option to getting a confident smile.