While you are likely aware that invisible braces are popular among adult patients, you may not have known that an Invisalign Teen treatment is also available. Here’s what you should know about Invisalign for teenagers.
Invisalign Teen is meant for patients with mixed dentition, meaning that their mouth is still growing. The liners contain spaces for new teeth to grow into.
While it may seem strange for a person to get braces before all of their permanent teeth have come in, early treatment is highly beneficial, as it is easier to correct the positioning of a person’s teeth while they are still developing. In addition to preventing crookedness, Invisalign Teen also has a feature called mandibular advancement, which corrects overbites by moving a patient’s lower jaw forward.
Invisalign Teen has a variety of benefits that make it better than traditional braces. In addition to not affecting a patient’s appearance during treatment, invisible liners are much more comfortable and require fewer check-ups. Invisalign may also be faster than traditional braces, although treatment time may vary from one patient to another.
If you think Invisalign Teen would benefit your child, be sure to ask a dental professional you trust for their opinion.
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