Will Invisalign Work for My 14-Year-Old Daughter?

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My daughter will be 14 in August. Might Invisalign work for her? She is so self-conscious about her appearance and embarrassed to smile. I don’t want to bring attention to her teeth with braces. Thanks. Harper from IL

 

Harper,

When considering Invisalign for a 14-year-old, several factors contribute to a positive outcome and experience with Invisalign.

Ensuring treatment begins at the right stage of dental development is key for effectiveness. The teeth need to be sufficiently erupted so that the aligners work optimally. Here’s what to consider regarding timing for a 14-year-old:

• Some teenagers at this age have all their permanent teeth, making them excellent candidates.
• Others may still have teeth emerging, so your dentist or orthodontist can advise when to begin treatment or explain alternatives.

How Invisalign Promotes Successful Treatment for Teens

Invisalign Teen has features to support compliance and fit into a teenager’s lifestyle. Recognizing that consistency is key, Invisalign Teen incorporates helpful tools. These features encourage regular wear and provide peace of mind:

• Consistent Wear: Aligners achieve the best results when worn for the recommended 22 hours daily, gently guiding teeth into their desired positions.
• Compliance Indicators: Special blue dots in the aligners fade gradually over two weeks to help teens and parents track usage and ensure they are ready for the next set of aligners.
• Replacement Aligners: Understanding that your teen may lose or misplace aligners, the Invisalign Teen program typically includes several complimentary replacement aligners.

Advanced Technology for Invisalign Teen

Invisalign treatment involves sophisticated digital planning for teeth alignment. Your Invisalign provider will consider your teenager’s teeth and jawbone growth during planning. Your dentist or orthodontist will use diagnostic to create a customized plan and anticipate tooth movement. Ongoing monitoring and refinements ensure the treatment is effective.

Consult an Invisalign provider to determine whether your teenager can benefit from Invisalign or an alternative.

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