Invisalign® Teen in Torrance, CA

What is Invisalign Teen?

Having braces isn’t every teen’s dream, that’s a fact. Being able to participate in sports and extracurricular activities while building confidence are key expectations of many adolescents, and adding braces into the mix isn’t always met with the best reaction. That’s why our Torrance office offers Invisalign Teen, a revolutionary way to straighten teeth without bulky brackets and wires getting in the way. What is Invisalign Teen? It may just be the answer to your teen’s orthodontic dilemma.

How the Invisalign Treatments Work

Invisalign and Invisalign Teen work relatively the same. They are a series of clear plastic aligners that gradually guide your teeth into the desired position and are changed out based on your orthodontist’s instructions. Custom-made to fit your teeth, these aligners are to be worn 20-22 hours each and every day for maximum effectiveness.

How Invisalign Teen Differs from Invisalign

Invisalign Teen is designed with teenagers in mind, as all teens are candidates for this product. This means extra precautions are put in place to help teens comply with the treatment and ensure they’re getting the very best results possible. In order to ensure teens are wearing their aligners for the recommended amount of time each day, blue compliance indicators are placed on each aligner, which fade from blue to clear with use. This helps teens and parents know the aligners are being worn for the proper duration.

Since some teens don’t have all of their permanent teeth yet, Invisalign Teen comes equipped with room for growth. The aligners leave room for permanent teeth to erupt during the course of treatment. And since we all know unfortunate events occur, Invisalign Teen offers up to six free replacement aligners…just in case.

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Benefits of Invisalign Teen

Less restrictions make Invisalign Teen a treatment teens want, as opposed to traditional braces. Since the Invisalign aligners are removable, teens don’t have to worry about food restrictions and can enjoy their extracurricular activities, such as band, sports and theater with ease. Brushing, flossing and basic oral hygiene is also simple with this type of treatment, as there’s nothing getting in the way, and teens won’t have to worry about poking wires and brackets causing problems either. Additionally, there is less time spent at our Torrance office since there’s no need for adjustments.

Effectiveness of Invisalign Teen

Some teens (males especially) are hesitant when it comes to orthodontic treatment, but Invisalign Teen is a game changer. Since Invisalign Teen doesn’t interfere with everyday life, teen compliance is equal to or better than adult compliance, and orthodontists are getting the same results as braces, provided Invisalign is being worn accordingly.

Making Life Easier with Invisalign Teen

More and more teens are asking for Invisalign Teen, and it’s no surprise. This treatment method offers teens the chance to correct their smile without limiting them. To recap, Invisalign Teen has many benefits, including:

Get the same results as braces without feeling self-conscious or being restricted. Consider Invisalign Teen for your teen’s orthodontic treatment.

If you have questions about Invisalign®, please contact Jenuine Smiles Orthodontics in Torrance at hello@jenuinesmiles.com or 310-543-2711.

Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign® Teen

How is Invisalign Teen different from Invisalign First?

Invisalign First is a Phase 1 treatment for children ages 7 to 10 who still have a mix of baby and adult teeth. It helps develop the jaws and make room for incoming teeth. Invisalign Teen is for teens ready for full treatment, usually once most permanent teeth have come in. It straightens the teeth and corrects the bite, with features built around a teen’s routine. Dr. Jen will tell you which one fits your child at a free consultation at our Torrance office.

Can my teen start Invisalign Teen before all of their permanent teeth are in?

Often, yes. Invisalign Teen aligners can be designed with space for teeth still coming in, so treatment doesn’t have to wait for the last tooth. Dr. Jen uses X-rays and a 3D scan to see which teeth are still on the way. She then plans each aligner around them.

How can I tell if my teen is actually wearing the aligners?

Each Invisalign Teen aligner has a small blue compliance indicator that fades to clear as it’s worn. If the indicator is still blue near the end of a tray’s wear period, the aligner has likely spent too much time in its case. Dr. Jen also checks how each tray fits and how the teeth are moving at every visit. If wear time is slipping, she will talk it through with you and your teen.

Will my teen need attachments?

Many teens do. Attachments are small, tooth colored bumps bonded to certain teeth. They give the aligners extra grip, so harder movements like rotating a tooth happen as planned. Because they match the teeth, they are hard to spot. We remove them once treatment is finished, and Dr. Jen will let you know at the consultation whether your teen’s plan includes them.

Does my teen need messy impressions for Invisalign Teen?

No. At our Torrance office, we use an iTero scanner instead of putty-filled trays. A small handheld wand captures a 3D image of your teen’s teeth in minutes, with no goop and no gagging. Your teen can watch the 3D model build on the screen. Dr. Jen can also show a simulation of how their smile might look after treatment.