Invisalign Teen™ at All-Star Family Orthodontics

At an age when image is so important, the thought of having metal brackets and wires constantly attached to teeth may intensify the already delicate confidence of today's teens. Today, the team at All-Star Family Orthodontics thought we'd remind you about Invisalign Teen™, the clear alternative to traditional braces.

So how does Invisalign Teen work, you ask? Much in the same fashion as Invisalign, but with a few added characteristics tailored specifically to teenagers’ lifestyles. For instance, Invisalign Teen is designed with “compliance indicators” that fade from dark to light during the two week period that particular tray is used and once it has faded teens know to change trays. Each aligner comes with up to six free individual replacement aligners in case the original aligner ends up lost or broken. Another big benefit for the patient!

Dr. Vives is a Certified Invisalign Teen Provider. The treatment period for Invisalign Teen varies from nine to 18 months. If your teen is considering orthodontic treatment, please give us a call and we’ll answer any questions you may have about Invisalign Teen.

Have a great week!

Ask Dr. Vives: Is Invisalign® really customized for each patient?

Yes, it is, and that’s part of what makes it work. To find out if you are the right candidate for Invisalign treatment, the first thing Dr. Vives does is take an impression of your teeth as they are now and digitize it. Using special software, we look at the current positioning of your teeth and compare it to the way your teeth should look.

Next Dr. Vives and his team use special software to map out the exact path your teeth will take from the beginning of your treatment to the end. Based on the results, a set of custom aligners are created just for your teeth. Throughout the course of treatment, you will be required to wear these clear, removable aligners one at a time; each one moving your teeth closer and closer to their final, perfectly aligned position. And since the aligners are virtually invisible, nobody around you will even know you are wearing braces!

Dr. Vives is a certified Invisalign provider. If you have questions about Invisalign, or would like to find out if you are a candidate for Invisalign treatment, give us a call.

Why Is It So Important To Have Straight Teeth? Dr. Vives Explains...

Some people wonder why Dr. Vives and his team work so hard to give our patients straight teeth. Of course it's nice to have a smile full of evenly aligned teeth, but did you know that straightening your teeth can keep them healthier? Straight teeth lead to better oral hygiene, increasing your chances of keeping your own natural teeth for a lifetime.

Straight teeth are less prone to decay, because they collect less plaque -- the sticky colorless substance that forms on our teeth and leads to tooth decay; and they are easier to keep clean!

If you're wondering whether your teeth might cause problems because they are out of alignment, give us a call to set up a consultation.  Dr. Vives can help you decide whether or not you will benefit from orthodontic treatment.

-The team at All-Star Family Orthodontics