Clear Aligners for Manteca Teens' Growing Smiles
The teenage years are a period of self-discovery and increased self-awareness. For many kids in this age group, esthetics and lifestyle are crucial factors in deciding on orthodontic treatment. This is where clear aligners comes into play.
Clear, lightweight aligners offer a discreet appearance for teens who are concerned about the appearance of their smiles during treatment.
The aligners are also removable, helping teens maintain a sense of normalcy.
Brushing and flossing don't require any extra work or technique, and they can keep eating all their favorite foods without restriction, too. The aligners can even come out for playing sports or musical instruments or for picture day at school.
What makes clear aligners really special, though, is its built-in features designed specifically for teenagers.
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment for teens aged 13 to 18 is intended to promote the healthy development of their smiles. Clear aligners could be included in your teen's orthodontic care at Duong Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Clear Aligner Process at Duong Orthodontics
Clear aligners straighten teeth by applying gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over time.
Treatment involves a sequence of personalized clear aligners. Each aligner has a distinct function and is replaced with the next one until the desired outcome is reached.
What Makes Clear Aligners for Teens Different?
Eruption Tabs
Your teenager's adult teeth might still be coming in. clear aligners made for teens feature eruption tabs that allow their adult teeth the space needed for their full development.
Compliance Indicators
Clear aligners for teens have small blue dots that disappear after two weeks of use. These markers help your teen monitor how long to wear each aligner before switching to the next one in the series.
Six Sets of Replacement Aligners
Even with careful handling, aligners can still be lost or damaged. Six sets of replacement aligners are offered to teens to minimize the likelihood of treatment delays due to lost or broken aligners.