How Invisalign can help improve teen confidence.

At New Road Dental Practice we recognise that the teenage years are difficult. During this period the body is developing in many ways and teenagers become more self aware and conscious of their appearance. Crooked or misaligned teeth can have very negative effects on a teenagers confidence. Whilst a teenager may recognise that traditional braces may improve their teeth over time, the fear of having to have traditional braces fitted may have a negative effect on their self image.

A healthy smile has many benefits and shows others that you are confident. Invisalign offers a much more discrete alternative to traditional braces and could be the solution to many issues such as:

• Overcrowded teeth.
• Widely spaced teeth.
• Cross bites.
• Deep bites.
• Under bites.

Choosing Invisalign treatment over traditional braces has many advantages for the teen wearer.

Virtually invisible – Invisalign aligners are made from a smooth transparent plastic, meaning that many people will not know your teen is wearing them.

Normal meal times – There are many restrictions on what the wearer can or cannot eat when wearing traditional braces, sometimes resulting in a fear of social situations. As the Invisalign system is made to be removed during meal times meaning most foods can be eaten without worrying about food getting stuck or damaging them.

Long term dental health – Straighter teeth can help your teen develop a confident smile and straighter teeth are less susceptible to dental problems such as gum disease and tooth decay. By choosing Invisalign, your teen could benefit from more confidence and improved dental health.

Lifestyle – Traditional braces can make the user weary of participating in activities such as sports because of the fear of getting hit in the mouth and the damage that may cause. The design of the aligners means they can be removed for any such activity.

Visible progress – As the teeth become more aligned with each new set of aligners your teen will be able to notice how their smile is improving. This means unlike with traditional braces there is no need to wait until the end of the treatment to see the results.

Invisalign does require some commitment from the wearer so before opting for them over the traditional treatment it is worth considering some of the following factors:

Commitment – Your teen will have to commit to wearing the aligners for at least 22 hours a day in order for the treatment to get the desired results.

Dental hygiene – When wearing the aligners the wearer must commit to strict cleaning regime. Teeth need to be brushed after every meal to avoid food particles being trapped between the aligners and the teeth.

If you feel that your teen’s smile and confidence could benefit from this treatment please book a consultation with our treatment coordinator for us to properly assess your teen’s needs and to give you both our completely honest opinion on the most suitable type of treatment.