Is it time for your teen to start treatment to straighten their teeth? At Richmond Virginia Orthodontics, we are thrilled to offer the option of Invisalign to help teens build a better smile for the future. Why is this the trending choice to address crooked teeth and misaligned bites? It’s all about making life easier for your child.
Smiles for Miles: Self-Confidence During Treatment
Since Invisalign does not require wires or brackets and the trays are printed out of clear plastic, your child will be happy to show their smile to their friends at school and online. They won’t want to hide their smile for the year or two of treatment. How wonderful is that?
Freedom to Eat and Play
Do you remember the list of forbidden foods when you wore old-school braces? No gum, avoid corn on the cob, and opt for processed meat over a nice steak. With Invisalign, your teens remove the trays during meal times to eat all their favorite healthy foods without damaging the appliances. Also, they can take them out and switch to protective guards during sporting events, preventing possible injury.
More Time for Friends, Less Time at the Office
Did you know that with invisible braces, your orthodontist usually needs to see the patient only every 12 to 16 weeks? Also, the visit is usually a quick visual check with no need to tighten wires or move brackets. The metal braces often require adjustments every two or three weeks. Your teen will have more time to keep up with their after-school activities.
Less Discomfort – Especially with Each New Tray
When it’s time to move on to the next set of trays, they slide right into place. Your child may experience minor sensations for a few days, but very rarely will they struggle with the head and jaw aches associated with traditional treatments.
Easy-to-Do Chores to Keep Invisalign Trays Clean
Maintaining the trays is as simple as brushing a set of teeth. Every night, your teen will rinse them out and use soft bristles to remove bacteria and food particles. There are also available ultrasonic cleaning pods. If your teen has good habits for brushing their teeth every night, they can care for their trays.
How quickly can a replacement be made?
If a tray should be lost or broken, a quick call to the orthodontist will kickstart the process of getting a replacement. A new one will be molded as soon as possible and sent to you or the orthodontist’s office, and your teen will be back on track in short order.
Is Invisalign the right choice for your family?
If you want more information on whether Invisalign will work for your teen, make an appointment with one of our orthodontists today. With offices serving Richmond and Midlothian, there is a location convenient to your family’s school and work. Give us a click or call 804-884-9906 today.
