For an adult, dental procedures deal with teeth that have already developed. But for a teenager, treatments are a lot more complex. Teeth are still growing and it is important to monitor this growth to protect the mouth’s occlusion or ‘bite’ in later life. Many of us have experienced braces and the psychological effects that they can have in the early years of being a teenager. Invisalign Teen treatment is an American product designed for growing teeth and helps remove the often scarring anxieties that can arise from traditional fixed metal braces. Invisalign is a clear, ‘invisible’ aligner that reduces dramatically treatment times (around a year), and is removable. Invisalign Teen treatment works the same way but promotes features designed around teenage lifestyles. (It’s easier to blend in freely with other classmates and general teenage activities if you are not drawing attention to yourself with a mouthful of metal!). After the treatment has begun, the wearer with be supplied with 4-5 aligners (one free one in case of loss) that should be changed when the blue indicator has faded (about 2 weeks) and a 6-weekly visit to the dentist is required to monitor the movement and supply new aligners. The aligner is worn around 22 hours a day, but another advantage is that it’s removable; great for eating and oral hygiene, but excellent for going out and dating!
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Invisalign teen in west London
November 11th, 2010Invisalign Teen braces from West London dentist make wearing braces easier
June 15th, 2010
Anyone who has gone through their teenage years knows that it can be a very difficult time. So for parents who have children who need braces during this emotionally trying time it can be a concern and something that you would like to avoid. However, most parents know that having an attractive and confident smile is more important in the long run.
Luckily, there is now an orthodontic treatment that means you don’t need to wear ugly, fixed metal braces for as long as three years yet you can still have beautiful straight teeth. This new system is called Invisalign teen and uses a system of one-millimetre thick plastic braces to straighten teeth over the course of about 18 months. The main objective of Invisalign teen is to provide excellent straightening whole minimising the impact both visually and physically for the teenage patient.
The system comes with several specially adapted benefits for the teenage patient and their parents. As well as being comfortable and very discreet they are also fitted with special tabs that change colour gradually to allow the wearer to know when it is time to change the aligner. This also allows the parents to know if their child has been wearing the brace for a sufficient amount of time. They are also designed to allow room for teeth to develop at the back of the dental arc, as they commonly do during the teenage years.
The Invisalign braces are also removable which means they can be taken out for cleaning. This is frequently a problem for fixed braces, as they do not allow for a thorough cleaning of the teeth due the position of the brackets. Invisalign Teen braces are available from West London dentists who can also provide more information about suitability and the benefits of treatment.
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Invisible braces for teens with Invisalign Teen from West London dentist
December 15th, 2009
Being a teenager isn’t easy at the best of times but being told you have to wear braces to straighten your teeth can be an added burden in the most emotionally unstable of developing years. Metal braces can make you stand out from the crowd and cause a loss of self-confidence and esteem at a time when you need it most. This was the thinking behind the development of Invisalign Teen invisible braces, by orthodontists who specialise in teenage patients.
Invisalign braces are made from one millimetre thick clear plastic that is virtually impossible to see unless standing very close to the patient. This completely reduces the visual impact of conventional braces minimising the impact on the life of the patient. This is also achieved in other ways, as the retainers are completely removable meaning they can be taken out for eating and social activities. Each retainer is worn for a period of two weeks before it is replaced with another computer-designed and manufactured brace. Each retainer makes small adjustment to gradually move teeth into the desired position providing beautiful straight teeth.
The limited impact means that teenagers are more inclined to wear the braces than they are other removable straighteners. Invisalign Teen braces also come with special tabs that indicate how long the brace has been worn for, so parents can check if their child has been wearing the brace for the correct amount of time. This and other innovations such as allowing for the development of further molars make the Invisalign Teen brace the brace of choice for parents and teenagers alike. West London dentists are using the Invisalign system to produce discreet straightening to achieve perfect life-long smiles.
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Minimise the impact of braces with Invisalign Teen from central London dentist
November 19th, 2009
Just like the clinically proven Invisalign adult range, the Invisalign Teen retainer system offers straighter teeth with a much higher degree of discretion than conventional metal braces. Invisalign is a system of one millimetre thick plastic retainers worn for small periods to make small adjustments and replaced on average twenty times throughout the treatment.
Nobody really wants to wear a brace but everybody accepts it as a necessary sacrifice to have straight teeth. For years, the only real option for orthodontic teeth straightening was the wire and bracket ‘train track’ braces. These were uncomfortable and very unattractive. Because most orthodontic treatments are most successful in the developing teenage years it was at this age that most braces were fitted. This could often have very negative emotional effects on brace wearers and could lead to a loss of confidence and even bullying in extreme cases.
The Invisalign Teen brace system is specially designed to help teenagers maintain their self-confidence and self-esteem right the way through treatment. Unlike other braces and especially fixed-metal braces, the Invisalign Teen system is designed to fit around the lifestyle of a teenager. It has been created and manufactured in tandem with orthodontists who understand both the teenagers’ social and orthodontic needs. The Teen system has all the straightening power of the adult range with a few added extras. The revolutionary Blue Dot Wear Indicators fade when it is time to change the retainer. The braces are also made with eruption tabs to accommodate for the growth of molars during treatment.
Invisalign braces are manufactured using the latest in 3D imaging and digital x-rays to provide a high level of accuracy. The retainers need to be worn for about 20 to 22 hours a day but can be removed for meal times, brushing teeth and important occasions. They can also be removed when playing sport to accommodate a mouth guard.
Invisalign teen allows the teenager to maintain their lifestyle and make as few sacrifices as possible to have straight teeth. The retainers aim to make the straightening process as straightforward and pleasant as possible. By minimising the impact on the lives of the young patients, Invisalign Teen is becoming a popular choice for teenagers who want straighter teeth. Costs for Invisalign treatments vary but are rarely more expensive than any other orthodontic treatments. Ask a Central London dentist about the benefits of the Invisalign Teen treatment.
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Metal free braces with Invisalign Teen form City of London dentist
October 21st, 2009
For teenagers who need braces and aren’t thrilled by the prospect of wearing an unseemly and uncomfortable metal brace for the best part of two years, the newest Invisalign product Invisalign Teen might just bring the smile back to their face. Just like the clinically proven Invisalign adult range, the Teen range is a series of clear plastic retainers, each worn for a two or three-week period that gradually straightens teeth.
Invisalign Teen is specifically designed to help teenagers maintain their self-esteem and self-confidence during their emotionally turbulent developing years. After all, no one wants to stand out from the crowd as a teenager. Invisalign Teen is also able to fit around the lifestyle of a teenager, unlike a conventional metal brace that may cause them to make certain sacrifices.
Invisalign Teen has been designed in conjunction with orthodontists who understand both the teenagers’ orthodontic and general social situation. Combining all the straightening power of the adult Invisalign range the Teen also has Blue Dot Wear Indicators that fade when it is time to change the retainer. They are also made with eruption tabs to accommodate the growth of molars and other common clinical needs during this time.
Invisalign braces are made using the very latest in 3D imaging and digital x-ray technology. Dentists can now create complete three-dimensional images of teeth on the computer without the need for uncomfortable dental moulds. The one millimetre thick clear retainers are manufactured with aid of computer technology and are incredibly accurate. They need to be worn between 20 and 22 hours a day and should only be removed when eating, playing sports, brushing teeth or on social occasions. Each aligner will need to be changed roughly every two weeks, but this depends on the patient.
Invisalign treatments enable teens to maintain their lifestyle and social activities without any loss of confidence. The stigma of traditional braces does not apply to Invisalign Teen as they are barely noticeable unless up very close to the patient’s teeth. Because Invisalign retainers are easy to remove, there is no loss of dental hygiene that can happen with difficult-to-clean metal braces. Broken retainers are also far more easily replaced than broken metal brackets and teens can even be given spares. Costs for Invisalign braces vary but are generally not much more than for traditional metal braces. If your teenager may require orthodontic teeth straightening ask a City of London dentist about Invisalign Teen.
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