Invisalign For Teens – Tyler, TX

Subtle Solutions for Straighter Smiles

At Times Square Family Dental, Dr. Perez and our team of experts understand the teenage years can come with a lot of stress, peer pressure, and what feels like never-ending homework. When you add an unhealthy, crooked smile into the mix, it can make any teen feel self-conscious. Fortunately, we offer a solution that doesn’t require metal brackets and wires. Instead, your teen can get excited about treatment with the help of Invisalign in Tyler. Far more discreet than traditional braces, Invisalign allows your teen to feel more confident while working toward a straighter, more perfectly aligned smile.

A young, female teenager wearing a floral blouse and preparing to insert a clear aligner that is part of her treatment with Invisalign in Tyler

Why Invisalign is a Great Option for Teenagers

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Teenagers often feel self-conscious about the way they look. From their hair to their clothes to their smiles, maintaining the appropriate “look” is important for many adolescents. But unlike shirts and shoes which can be more easily changed, your teen may not have much control over how their teeth align. As a result, crowded, crooked, or gapped teeth can wreak havoc on their self-esteem.

But by choosing Invisalign, they can recapture their confidence and look forward to achieving a healthier smile because of the clear aligners used to gently shift their teeth along the way. Offering a more aesthetically pleasing way to straighten smiles, Invisalign is a flexible option for teens who are active in sports, play an instrument in the band, or who simply want a less noticeable orthodontic solution that delivers faster results.

How Does Invisalign for Teens Work?

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Invisalign Teen is a versatile solution that is capable of addressing overcrowding, spaces between teeth, and minor alignment issues (i.e. overbite, underbite, crossbite, open bite). When scheduling a consultation with your dentist in Tyler, Dr. Perez will thoroughly examine your teen’s smile to determine if they are a qualified candidate. It is not uncommon for more severe cases to require traditional braces in order to achieve desired results.

Once Dr. Perez recommends Invisalign for your teen, you can expect the following steps to occur:

We will take digital impressions of their teeth and send them off to an Invisalign lab. There, technicians will custom-create their aligners. Your teen will feel more confident when we show them how their smile will look using these same impressions.
Once the trays are ready and have arrived in our office, you and your teen will return to undergo the first fitting. (This should take a few weeks)
We will provide the necessary instructions your teen will need to follow to ensure everything moves along smoothly with treatment. From how long to wear them to when they need to be switched out to how to maintain them, we’ll make sure you have all the information you need.

After leaving our office, your teen will be expected to wear his or her trays for 20-22 hours every day. After 1-2 weeks of wear (depending on the recommendation by Dr. Perez), they will switch them out for the next set in the series. Throughout treatment, we will need to see them every 6-8 weeks to ensure everything is moving along as it should.

When compared to traditional Invisalign, the two are quite similar. However, Invisalign Teen has a small dot on each aligner that will fade over time. This indicator makes it easier for our team to monitor their progress as well as remind your teen when it’s time to switch to a new set.

Benefits for Teens

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Invisalign for teens offers far more benefits than just providing a more subtle way to straighten teeth. They also:

Improve oral health by lowering the risk for cavities – Teens are often so busy that dental hygiene can be a hit or miss most days. When wearing traditional braces, it can be even more difficult trying to maneuver around metal brackets and wires. Fortunately, with Invisalign, the trays can be removed, and your teen can easily and adequately clean and floss their teeth and gums.
Offer greater convenience because of fewer dental visits – Unlike metal braces that require timely appointments consisting of tightening wires, your teen will only need to see us every 6-8 weeks for a brief progress visit.
Provide increased comfort – The clear trays used with Invisalign are smooth, allowing your teen’s soft oral tissues to remain free of irritation.
Offer a flexible solution for athletic teens – Because Invisalign aligners can be removed, it is an ideal solution for athletes. Not only can they take out their trays before the game, but they can also wear a protective mouthguard to safeguard their smile.
Make it possible to enjoy the foods they love – With Invisalign, they will be required to remove their trays before eating, making it possible to indulge in the foods they love without worrying about picking debris out of wires and brackets.

Schedule Your Consultation Today!

Dr. Perez and our team at Times Square Family Dental are ready to help your teenager achieve the smile of their dreams. If you are ready to take the next step, contact us today to schedule a consultation!