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As we get older, the thought of straightening your smile with traditional, bulky braces seems less feasible. The use of metal braces is often associated with childhood, making them unappealing for teenagers and adults, especially during the summer months when everyone wants to enjoy the long days, and hot weather. School is over and the last thing you, as a teenager, want is to get bulky braces. If you are looking for the confidence of a great smile, Invisalign and Invisalign Teen can help you get there this summer with virtually invisible, clear aligners. What You Should Know Invisalign takes a modern approach to straightening teeth with the use of a series of custom-made aligners. These aligners are specifically made for you and you only. They are made of a smooth, comfortable and virtually invisible plastic that you simply wear over your teeth. By wearing the Invisalign aligners there are no metal brackets to attach and no wires to tighten, making for an easy treatment. All you need to do is pop in a new set of aligners approximately every two weeks until your treatment is complete. The end result will be a confident smile you have always desired, without the hassle and inconvenience of braces. After the initial consultation, pictures and impressions of the teeth are taken and digitalized. Next, the 3D technology is used to map tooth movements from the beginning to the end of treatment. This forms the basis for creating the custom aligners. Your aligners must be worn every day for between 20 and 22 hours, except for when eating, brushing, flossing, playing sports or attending special occasions. The aligners are exchanged approximately every two weeks and continually work to straighten the teeth. Invisalign Teen Not only is Invisalign for adults, but it also specifically designed to meet the needs of teenagers today. With the normal struggles of adolescence, the last thing you need is to wear bulky metal braces while maintaining a normal lifestyle. With Invisalign teen, your teenager can gain confidence through a straighter smile without anyone even noticing they are undergoing treatment. Similar to Invisalign for adults, Invisalign Teen is used to correct overly crowded teeth, widely spaced teeth, overbites, crossbites and underbites. Invisalign Teen was designed to help teenagers maintain their self-esteem and self-confidence as well as to accommodate their lifestyles while addressing their orthodontic needs. Invisalign Teen combines the benefits of the Invisalign system with new features, including a Blue Dot Wear Indicator that fades when the aligner becomes worn and is ready to be changed. In addition, eruption tabs are added to the aligners to accommodate the growth of second molars. Other features have been added, as well, to address other clinical needs that are common to teens. If you or your teen is ready to take the next step in achieving a straighter smile, contact your dentist in Sacramento for a proper consultation. Invisalign and Invisalign Teen are not for everyone, but with proper consultation with your dentist a proper treatment plan can be created.
Sean Hartmen writes for leading Sacramento Invisalign dentist, Dr. Yen Lieu. She holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Tufts School of Dental Medicine in Boston. Each year Dr. Lieu devotes a substantial amount of time to attending advanced education courses and provides services in orthodontics in Sacramento.
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