Invisalign® For Teens

Patients frequently ask us about clear braces which are an excellent alternative to traditional metal braces since no one can tell that you are wearing them. When you schedule a consultation with Drs. Van and Ryan Nowlin, we will examine your teeth and take X-Rays in order to determine what the most effective treatment method will be for straightening your teeth. When getting clear braces, your teeth will be moved into the correct position but we also need to look at your jaw. If you have a misaligned jaw, as is common with an overbite, that will need to be corrected as well, or you won’t have the perfect smile that you are looking for. At Nowlin Orthodontics, we create customized treatment plans that are based on the needs of each patient. With this in mind, we will provide you with all of the information you need in order to make an informed decision as to whether or not clear braces are for you.

The process of straightening your teeth is fairly similar. When asking how is Invisalign® different for adults vs. teens the answer is simple – it’s not. Invisalign® straightens teeth by using a series of clear plastic aligners. They look like a clear retainer and are virtually invisible so that no one will know that you are wearing them. Every two weeks or so, you switch out the aligners with a new one in the series and each time you do, your teeth move that much closer to straight. We help patients of all ages to improve their smile, and one of the first things we do is ask questions about what you are interested in. This isn’t small talk – it’s important. If you play a wind instrument, wearing traditional metal braces may be extremely uncomfortable. With Invisalign®, this isn’t an issue. The better Drs. Van and Ryan Nowlin understand your needs; the more equipped we are to make the right treatment recommendation. At Nowlin Orthodontics, we treat teens and adults using Invisalign® to transform smiles. Perhaps the biggest difference between treating adults and teens is that teenagers have a lot more going on. While adults are busy with work and family obligations, they are rarely involved in the extracurricular activities. Teenagers, on the other hand, are busy running around and hanging out with friends. With this in mind, you can take your aligner out when you have to so that it doesn’t slow you down. This may delay your treatment time slightly, but it will also make it possible to have fun without worrying about your teeth.

As an Invisalign® provider, we understand that there are many advantages of Invisalign® compared to traditional braces. The experience is 100 percent different. Even though they both straighten your teeth, that is where the similarity ends. When you wear braces, everyone can tell that you are straightening your teeth, and it can be difficult to eat, brush your teeth, play sports and an instrument without feeling uncomfortable. Lots of teens are embarrassed to grab a hamburger for fear that the food will become stuck in braces and make them look funny. This is a legitimate fear but with Invisalign® For Teens you don’t have to worry about it. You are supposed to take your aligners out when you eat so there is no risk of food becoming stuck and no chance of becoming embarrassed.