Invisalign Teen - To Target 13-19 Years Old
Everyone by now has heard of Invisalign, growing rapidly since its inception 11 years ago. Invisalign is revolutionary because instead of the “metal bracket” traditional braces, Invisalign is invisible while still straightening your teeth. Invisible braces have become somewhat of a phenomenon in America, except among early teens, a huge market for traditional braces. Originally you couldn’t get Invisalign unless you were at least 16 (most of the time older) because of baby teeth issues etc…Now Invisalign Teen can treat teens as young as 13 years old with some new added benefits for those who are in their growing years.
Invisalign Teen Benefits
Invisalign Teen is slightly different from original Invisalign with some fun modifications. Most of the new features are aimed at growing teens and their growing mouths. The most interesting new addition comes in the form of a blue dot on the aligners. This is a compliance indicator to keep teens wearing their aligners. The blue dot disappears only when you wear it. If you take it out a lot, that blue dot lets parents know you haven’t been wearing it. Invisalign Dentists and Orthodontists will tell you that not wearing your Invisalign aligners might be the most important mistake young adults make during treatment. Some would even say the only time Invisalign does not work is when aligners aren’t worn. The new blue dot will provide a great monitor for parents and a reason for teens to keep the aligners in.
Replacement Aligners
Another highlight of Invisalign Teen is replacement aligners. I know when I was a teen I lost my retainer a lot. So I can attest to the need for replacement aligners. Align Technology gives the teen 6 replacement aligners as part of the Invisalign Teen treatment. Don’t carelessly wear and lose your aligners, but this will keep parents more rest assured that the Orthodontist does not have to be called the 2nd time the aligner has gone missing.
Functionality
What was not possible with Invisalign Original is now possible with Invisalign Teen. The modified aligners are engineered to address natural eruption of molars and root growth, Still invisible, but made a little bit different than the traditional Invisalign treatment to accommodate, the growing, wild teen.
Invisalign Teen Price
The price of Invisalign teen is yet to be determined as they are still in their pilot program. Look back for more info on the cost of Invisalign Teen in future posts or contact one of our dentists in your area. It is a great time at the creation of Invisalign Teen to get something better for your teen or yourself than metal mouth tin cans. Visit a dentist and look for Invisalign Teen to launch at the end of this month.
September 25th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
I am a provider for Invisalign Teen, and would like to know how I could be listed as such on your website.
Please let me know at your earliest convenience.
Thank you.
Russ Teasdale