Teenagers often don’t get enough credit. They can be responsible, capable, and conscientious, and rise above the stereotypes of their demographic, especially when the outcome from working hard serves them well. In the case of Invisalign Teen, many young patients have even greater success than adults.
Motivation 101
Teenagers don’t like to draw attention to themselves in the wrong ways. Having someone look at them without an invitation can be mortifying. Having someone look at them because of their braces is even worse.
Knowing that their teeth and smile look normal with Invisalign Teen in place is incredibly motivating for an adolescent. A discolored or smelly Invisalign tray could be the end of their discreet treatment, so they do their very best to keep the treatment on track, take care of their aligners, and make sure their teeth look good from start to finish.
Self-Esteem Boost
Braces are a rite of passage for so many adolescents, but even though metal brackets and wires are common, that doesn’t mean they aren’t sometimes damaging to the self-esteem. Adolescents have not evolved beyond the nicknames of “brace face” and “metal mouth,” unfortunately, so saving your teen from unnecessary teasing can be the gift of a lifetime.
With Invisalign Teen in place, kids feel better about themselves, don’t feel like they’re being targeted unfairly, and recognize that every day their smile is improving.
Enhance Responsibility
Looking to give your teenager an opportunity to prove themselves, to show that they’re ready for a smartphone, a job, a sleepover, a license, a pet, or whatever their greatest wish is? Invisalign Teen is an excellent chance for a teen to show just how capable they are of taking on a responsibility and seeing it through.
The most important parts of Invisalign Teen – wearing the trays 20 to 22 hours a day, keeping trays and teeth clean, using the Invisalign case when the aligners are out of the mouth, and changing trays as instructed – are simple but critical. Your teenager can do it.
Stay on Track
For parents who still have concerns about their teen’s ability to make Invisalign work for them, it’s important to know that there are some built-in checks and balances for their unique treatment. Invisalign Teen comes with three important features that help keep the teeth-straightening on track:
- Wear indicators: These small dots are on every tray and fade as the trays are worn. The orthodontist will notice immediately if aligners aren’t on teeth as often as they’re supposed to be.
- Eruption tabs: If your tween or teen still has some adult teeth yet to erupt, Invisalign trays contain eruption tabs to carefully guide the new tooth into its proper, aligned position.
- Replacement trays: Yes, teens are great patients, but it isn’t uncommon for them to lose, damage, or accidentally throw away an aligner. Invisalign Teen comes with several replacement aligners before parents are charged.
Ready to talk Invisalign Teen? Make a consultation with Dr. Mariana Orthodontics in Monroe, WA, to learn more about what’s possible for your adolescent.
