Is Invisalign Teen Right for My Child Kendall, FL
When determining whether Invisalign® Teen is right for their child, parents should consider their child's needs, responsibility, pain tolerance, and age. Invisalign Teen can help patients achieve straighter smiles without visible braces. These clear aligners use the latest materials to move teeth comfortably and discreetly.
If your child wants straighter teeth but does not want visible wires and brackets, Invisalign Teen may be a great alternative. Our team at Bliss Dental in Kendall and the surrounding area can determine whether or not your child is a candidate. Call us today at (305) 564-2530 to learn more about our services or schedule an appointment.
Invisalign Teen
Invisalign Teen offers a series of clear, plastic aligner trays custom made to fit over the teeth. They work to gently move teeth to better positions in the same way as traditional braces, creating a long-lasting, healthy smile.
Invisalign Teen trays are removable, allowing for easier brushing and flossing to maintain healthy teeth and gums. As such, many teens prefer them over traditional metal braces. Invisalign Teen remains particularly popular among teens involved in sports, musical instruments, and other activities. By keeping the mouth free of metal parts associated with traditional braces, Invisalign Teen reduces the risk of oral injury.
However, teens must remember to put their Invisalign trays in a safe place upon removal to prevent them from being misplaced or accidentally discarded. In the event they do misplace their trays, we can work to provide replacement aligners.
Since Invisalign Teen comes completely clear, it allows patients to feel confident in their smiles while undergoing treatment. In most cases, only the patient wearing the aligners can tell them apart, making them more cosmetically appealing than traditional metal braces.
“Invisalign Teen offers a series of clear, plastic aligner trays custom made to fit over the teeth.”
Conditions Invisalign Teen Treats
Invisalign Teen can treat a broad range of orthodontic conditions, including:
- Crowded teeth
- Widely-spaced teeth
- Overbite
- Crossbite
- Underbite
Invisalign Teen remains effective at correcting mild to moderate cases. Patients who opt for this system most often have crowded teeth, gap teeth, or misaligned teeth. Invisalign Teen is not always suitable for children with more severe orthodontic issues, such as missing teeth or major malocclusions. Children must also be ready for the level of responsibility that comes with using Invisalign Teen.
“Invisalign Teen can treat a broad range of orthodontic conditions, including crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbite, crossbite, and underbite.”
Responsibility is Key
The Invisalign system requires patients to wear their aligners for at least 20 to 22 hours each day to be effective. This means that responsibility is a key component of producing optimal treatment results. Invisalign Teen is good for children who can adhere to instructions and care for their aligners properly.
Treatment adherence includes wearing aligners at all times except when brushing teeth or eating, cleaning aligners thoroughly, and keeping them safe in a protective case when not in use. Children must be mature enough to understand the importance of maintaining and wearing their aligners. If a child is not responsible enough to do these things, then traditional braces may be necessary instead.
“Children must be mature enough to understand the importance of maintaining and wearing their aligners.”
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Pain Tolerance Is A Factor
Parents should also consider their child's pain tolerance when seeking orthodontic treatment. For children with low pain tolerance, Invisalign can be uncomfortable at times. While the edges of the aligners are not sharp, they can irritate gums as children get used to wearing them.
Children usually adjust to their aligners quickly and will not experience peripheral pain for long. Depending on the cause of the pain, patients may benefit from over-the-counter pain medications. Invisalign is often less painful than traditional braces since its smooth, plastic material moves teeth more gently and does not rub uncomfortably against the inside of the mouth like metal brackets and wires often do.
“Invisalign is often less painful than traditional braces since its smooth, plastic material moves teeth more gently and does not rub uncomfortably against the inside of the mouth like metal brackets and wires often do.”
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Best Age To Consider Orthodontics
There is no minimum age to receive Invisalign Teen treatment. However, patients should have most of their adult teeth. They should also be old enough to have the maturity needed to properly wear and take care of their aligners.
Parents should speak with our team to discuss whether their child is ready for Invisalign Teen. Invisalign patients range in age, and no age is considered the best. Furthermore, it is never too late to get orthodontic treatment for your child.
“There is no minimum age to receive Invisalign Teen treatment.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. How often will my child have appointments during Invisalign Teen treatment?
A. After receiving Invisalign Teen, children will need to have check-up appointments about every four to six weeks. Appointments for Invisalign are less frequent than for traditional braces. We will check the patient's teeth to ensure that the treatment is progressing correctly.
Q. Will Invisalign aligners affect my child's speech?
A. Once a child gets Invisalign aligners for the first time, it may take some time for their mouths to adjust. This is normal for any orthodontic appliance. Children may have a slight lisp at first, but it should disappear quickly.
Q. What happens if my child forgets to wear their aligners?
A. The effects of forgetting to wear aligners will depend on how long the patient has gone without wearing them. If it has only been a short time, their aligners should still fit. If it has been a longer amount of time, patients will need to speak with our team.
Q. What happens if my child loses their aligners?
A. If a patient loses their aligners, they should contact our team as soon as possible. Patients may need to revert to their previous aligner or move on to the next set. Our team will help patients choose the right option to keep treatment progressing.
Q. How should my child clean their aligners?
A. Children must clean their aligners properly every day. We recommend using the Invisalign Cleaning System or brushing with a soft-bristled toothbrush and rinsing with lukewarm water. Patients should also soak their aligners to get rid of bacteria.
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Fortunately for your teens, straightening your teeth no longer has to be a painful endeavor. We at Bliss Dental can help. If you are located in Kendall or the surrounding area and would like to learn more about Invisalign Teen, call us at 305-564-2530 to learn more.
Helpful Related Links
- American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Clinical Terms. 2025
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2025
- Invisalign®. How Invisalign Works. 2025
- Invisalign®. Take the Smile Assessment. 2025
- WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2025
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