Teen Invisalign in Southeast Wisconsin

If your teen has crooked teeth and has been considering braces, he or she may just have a reason to smile. Invisalign Teen is the newest addition to the Invisalign line of products. Like its clinically proven, FDA-approved predecessor for adults, Invisalign Teen is a progression of clear, custom-made composite aligners that gives teens a teeth-straightening option over more traditional metal braces.

Invisalign Teen is specially designed to assist teenagers preserve their self-confidence and self-esteem by offering a more cosmetically pleasing way to straighten their teeth. As teens also tend to have active lifestyles, Invisalign Teen helps accommodate their busy schedules and elevated activities while addressing their orthodontic needs.

Invisalign Teen can be used to correct overbites, underbites, widely spaced teeth, overly crowded teeth, and crossbites. Only a consultation from an orthodontist from Dr. Bubon and Associates can determine if Invisalign Teen is the right orthodontic treatment for you.

Bubon & Associates employs board certified expert orthodontists who offer Teen Invisalign treatment as well. Teen Invisalign is designed specifically for young adults and takes into account that teenagers may not be as regimented about taking care of their Invisalign appliances as adults do. To help keep costs down, certain conditions are made for teens to accommodate lower levels of Invisalign maintenance.

To learn more regarding Invisalign from Milwaukee Orthodontist Dr. Bubon, feel free to browse our other articles in the Invisalign menu on the right side of this page. Information in this website is offered to the public of Southeast Wisconsin to learn more about Invisalign orthodontics and the methods used to help straighten teeth.

Invisalign Teen was developed as a group effort with expert orthodontists who recognize the treatment requirements of teenagers. By combining the benefits of the Invisalign system with new key features, Invisalign Teen is truly an innovative leap forward for dental care for young adults. Some of these new features include:

-Blue Dot Wear Indicator: A Blue Dot affixed to the appliance which fades as the aligner becomes worn. The Blue Dot Indicator is located in a spot not easily seen on the appliance which is not noticeable for the user. It usually takes about fourteen days for the Blue Dot to fade away. When the Blue Dot disappears, the aligner is ready to be changed.

-Eruption Tabs to accommodate the growth of second molars. Dentists and orthodontists at Bubon and Associates understand that a teenager is still growing and changing, which includes their teeth. Not only will some teens continue to grow their last set of molars, there is also the possibility of wisdom teeth to consider. Eruption Tabs are an innovative way on the appliance to expand as the teen’s teeth move and grow.

-The near invisible Invisalign Teen aligners are custom-designed based on your treatment plan to fit your teeth perfectly. Aligners must be worn between 20 and 22 hours every day, except for when brushing, eating, attending special occasions, flossing, or playing sports. The aligners work continuously to straighten the teeth and are exchanged for a new set every two weeks or when the Blue Dot Wear Indicator fades, whichever comes first.

While teens are undergoing the Invisalign Teen process, teenagers can maintain their energetic routines, play sports, and most importantly - smile. Conventional metal braces are often perceived as being unappealing and conspicuous, leaving them feeling uncomfortable and unwilling to smile.

Another fact to keep in mind is that customary metal braces offer obstacles for proper oral hygiene, as tooth brushing and flossing is more difficult. Since Invisalign Teen aligners are simple to take out and maintain, they encourage better oral cleanliness as well as a nearly painless experience with minimal tenderness to the mouth and gums.

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