My tween daughter is on the verge of needing braces… she has asked me again and again if she can have Invisalign.
I personally think it is a great alternative to metal braces. So I am definitely thinking about it!
As we all know the teen/tween years are rough on self esteem. So why not make it as easy as possible for them…and what do braces have to do with style? A LOT
Your smile is such an important part of your self-esteem. If you have a great smile you are more self-confident. If you are more confident you have better posture and radiate that confidence! If you feel confident you look better, always!!! Another cause for improved self-esteem in people that use orthodontic treatment is that it can bring teeth, lips and face into proportion. One in two teens believe wearing metal braces makes them self conscious about smiling and lowers self esteem.* So here I am selecting a straightening treatment for my daughter at such a critical age where she needs all the self confidence she can get!
Invisalign Teen is a product that works for even some of the most complex cases that previously were only treatable with metal braces. Now there may be no need for her to suffer through the look and discomfort of metal braces!! They are removable so she can still eat caramel and popcorn (yum). More importantly, she can still be sure to brush and floss properly! In addition, they are also comfortable – no metal or wires!
How the process works:
You go to your provider and get approved for the treatment (Invisalign recommends a second opinion if you are told you are NOT a candidate)
They use a series of clear, comfortable, removable liners to gradually straighten your teeth – no metal or wires!!
You wear the liners for about two weeks at a time, and your teeth gradually move.
I love this… Invisalign Teen has “compliance indicators”. These indicators will fade from blue to clear, so it is easy to ensure your child is wearing them.
Liners are most effective if worn 20-22 hours a day so you can remove them to eat, brush and floss.
You will visit your doctor about every six weeks and they give you your next sets of liners.
Cost:
Each patients’ needs are different and there are many factors that will affect the cost. Invisalign is often comparable to traditional braces, it is covered by most insurance companies and there are financing options available.
I will keep you posted on our progress and what we decide!
* According to a National Survey done by Aligntech
{Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Invisalign via Style Your Life. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Invisalign.}