There are reasons for insecurity over the idea of wearing traditional metal bracket-and-wire braces. But no group leans more towards concerns of what others think than teenagers. Image is a huge concern for teens, and they can be relentless with how they treat on another as they navigate their development. Stereotypical teenage attitudes can be challenging enough for parents, but force them into braces and you might not see them smile for two years. Thankfully, there is an alternative that you can both be happy about: Invisalign. Wilmette cosmetic dentist, Dr. Brent A. Engelberg, will talk more about this innovative orthodontic option as a great alternative for self-conscious teens.
Teens Drawn to Invisalign
The American Association of Orthodontists says that patients in the age range of 12 to 17 years old are the recipients of about two million orthodontic treatments in the United States. Clear alignment systems have been reserved for adults in the past due to compliance concerns. Invisalign won’t work without the commitment of changing the clear alignment trays every two weeks or so. However, teens have shown that they are willing to rise to the occasion if they can have the benefit of clear braces which they can remove when they eat or have their yearbook photo taken.
Small Adjustments Cater to Teenagers
Candidates for Invisalign are those that have issues of malocclusion or the misalignment of their smile. The alignment trays use gentle force to move teeth to a straight, healthy, and attractive position. Invisalign systems have answered to concerns about teen patients by including options such as blue compliance indicators that fade when it’s time to change to the next aligners in the series. There is also the option of built-in eruption tabs so that when secondary molars come through the gums, they won’t be impeded.
Visit your Wilmette Cosmetic Dentist
Your cosmetic dentist in Highland Park offers cosmetic procedures that can help with a number of dental issues, including Invisalign. You can reach our 60091 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.
