Invisalign Treatment At Absolute Dental In Reno
For decades, Invisalign has helped millions of people correct dental misalignments and feel good about their smiles. With several advantages to this type of orthodontic treatment, more and more teenagers are using Invisalign aligners instead of traditional braces. Here’s what you need to know about Invisalign Teen.
What Is Invisalign Teen?
Invisalign for teens is an orthodontic treatment that involves wearing a series of clear, plastic aligners that gently apply pressure to the teeth to progressively correct imperfections. While Invisalign aligners for teens are similar to adult clear aligner treatment, there are special accommodations for newly erupting molars.
How Does Teen Invisalign Work?
Although every patient has unique needs and dental issues, Invisalign treatment at Absolute Dental will typically follow these steps:
- Initial scan: During your initial consultation, a dentist will use a specialized scanner to create a 3D model of your mouth, map out a detailed treatment plan, and show you the expected results.
- Custom aligners: Using your 3D scans, we’ll create a series of personalized BPA-free plastic aligners that will transform your smile without any bulky orthodontic equipment.
- Wearing the aligners: For treatment to be successful, you must wear your aligner trays for about 22 hours every day — only removing the aligners for eating and cleaning.
- Switching trays: Your orthodontist will provide a schedule for when you will switch to the next aligner in the Invisalign system. You can expect to wear each tray for about one to two weeks before progressing to the next one.
- Monitoring progress: You will have periodic check-ups with our team to stay on top of your progress and address any questions or concerns you may have.
Our Reno orthodontists create a customized treatment plan for teen patients and provide support throughout the process. We ensure every family has the resources they need to keep progress on track, moving the teeth into alignment without disrupting your teen’s life.
