Is Invisalign Teen Right for My Child Pembroke Pines, 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 Pembroke Square Dental in Pembroke Pines and the surrounding area can determine whether or not your child is a candidate. Call us today at (954) 376-8859 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.”
When Invisalign Teen Is Not An Option
While Invisalign Teen is a great option for many patients, there are some situations when it is not the right choice. Invisalign can effectively treat orthodontic issues, such as mild gaps, crooked teeth, overbites, and underbites. However, compared to traditional braces, Invisalign has more limitations as it does not have the same force to move teeth.
According to a 2019 study in the Korean Journal of Orthodontics, vertical teeth movement and derotation are difficult to achieve with aligners. Other orthodontic conditions that may not benefit from Invisalign treatment include large gaps, severe overbites, or teeth with prior dental work or extractions. Our team can determine whether a patient is a good candidate for Invisalign Teen treatment.
“Other orthodontic conditions that may not benefit from Invisalign treatment include large gaps, severe overbites, or teeth with prior dental work or extractions.”
Choosing Invisalign Teen for Your Child
Straightening one's teeth comes with a certain level of personal responsibility. Invisalign Teen requires attention and care from the patient. Parents should make sure their teen is ready for this level of accountability.
One of the benefits of Invisalign Teen is that it is removable. Many teens enjoy this, as they can easily remove the aligners for eating, drinking, and activities. However, this means that they must also remember to safely store them and remember to put them back for treatment to progress.
Teens must wear their aligners between 20 to 22 hours a day. Each aligner has a blue-to-clear compliance indicator, acting as a gauge for how long each aligner must be worn. The indicator turns clear once it is time for the aligner to be replaced. In the event the teen does lose his or her aligner, we can begin the process of getting replacement aligners.
One of the advantages of choosing Invisalign Teen is fewer appointments. While braces need to be adjusted every few weeks, Invisalign's progress requires checking every few months. To make an informed decision regarding their child's readiness for Invisalign Teen, parents must understand their child's individual needs and level of personal responsibility.
“To make an informed decision regarding your child’s readiness for Invisalign Teen, you must understand your child’s individual needs and level of personal responsibility.”
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Comfort Level
Wearing traditional braces may cause your child some minor pain and discomfort. The metal brackets may irritate gentle tissues in the mouth and cause mouth sores. Patients can expect to feel some pain during and after adjustments, too, as the teeth shift into new positions.
Invisalign Teen is a suitable alternative for patients with a low pain tolerance, helping them achieve the smile they desire with minimal discomfort. While a child may feel pressure from each new set of aligners, it should never be enough to cause significant discomfort or pain. A child's treatment plan will set the aligners enough to straighten the teeth but not enough to be overbearing or unbearable.
“Invisalign Teen is a suitable alternative for patients with a low pain tolerance, helping them achieve the smile they desire with minimal discomfort.”
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Best Age to Use Invisalign Teen
Invisalign Teen is only suitable for children who already have all of their permanent teeth. For most teenagers, this happens by age 13. With a thorough examination, we can determine whether Invisalign Teen is the right treatment option for each of our patients — and, if it is, when to begin.
“Invisalign Teen is only suitable for children who already have all of their permanent teeth.”
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 Pembroke Square Dental can help. If you are located in Pembroke Pines or the surrounding area and would like to learn more about Invisalign Teen, call us at 954-376-8859 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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