No matter what age you are, nothing is worse than flashing a crooked, misaligned smile. We implement cosmetic smile makeovers on adults most often, but we have certainly seen plenty of teens in need of multiple procedures to fix a damaged or flawed smile. Of all dental treatments, insecurity may run highest over the idea wearing traditional metal bracket-and-wire braces. Fortunately, Winettka cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, offers Invisalign, an innovative orthodontic option that works well for patients of all ages.
Responsible Teens Deserve Clear Options
Orthodontic evolution has answered to the concerns of embarrassment for adults in the work place as well as self-conscious school aged teenagers. Clear alignment systems do require the commitment of sticking to the program. Teenagers are often stereotyped as flakey and forgetful. We have found, however, that many high-schoolers are more responsible than some adults we see in the office. With the motivation of straight teeth without a “tin grin,” teenagers seem to be open to wearing Invisalign clear alignment trays all day long, and changing them every two weeks. The only time Invisalign should be removed is when eating or brushing teeth.
Extra Options for Invisalign Teens
Not every single person with crooked teeth is a good candidate for Invisalign. The alignment tray system utilizes gentle force to move teeth to the desired position. Invisalign systems are customized to each individual patient. In the case of teen patients, the trays can include blue compliance indicators which will fade when it’s time to change to the next aligners in the series. This way, if your teenager is a forgetful sort, there’s no chance of completely losing track. We can also include eruption tabs in the trays if your child’s secondary molars are due to come through during their orthodontic treatment.
Visit your Winnetka Cosmetic Dentist
Your cosmetic dentist in Winnetka offers cosmetic procedures which can help with a number of dental issues, including Invisalign. You can reach our 60093 dentist office at 847-259-8030. We are happy to serve patients in Northbrook, Deerfield, Highland Park, Wilmette, Winnetka, Glencoe, Vernon Hills, Lincolnshire, Libertyville, Skokie, Evanston, Palatine, Schaumburg, Elk Grove Village, Rolling Meadows, Northwest Chicago Suburbs, and Northern Chicago Suburbs.
