Invisalign Teen - Get straight teeth without the metal-mouth

Orthodontic treatment has come a long way since the days of heavy metal brackets and wires.  Todays teen can straighten their teeth without the "nerd factor" with Invisalign Teen - clear, removable braces.

Dr. Bill Thompson has been straightening teeth with Invisalign orthodontics since 2002.  With the introduction of Invisalign Teen, Dr. Thompson is 1 of only 3 Premier Providers in Columbus, Ohio to be able to offer Invisalign Teen to our patients.

Will Invisalign Teen work for you?  We invite you to make a Free Smile Consultation Appointment to find out. With this 20 minute appointment Dr. Thompson can determine if Invisalign Teen is right for your smile and answer any questions you have about Invisalign Teen.  You can either make your smile consulation appointment online, or call us at 614-486-7378.

What is so great about Invisalign Teen?

Imagine looking great and being able to smile in school pictures while you are straightening your teeth.  You can't say that about traditional braces with all those painful brackets and wires. 

Invisalign Teen was introduced in January 2008 to address the specific needs of teens and pre-teens that need comprehensive orthodontic treatment. The nice thing about Invisalign Teen is that it includes features that make it easier and more efficient for dentists to treat younger patients.

What Features does Invisalign Teen include?

• Aligner wear indicator to help determine whether or not the aligner is being worn all the time, like it should.  If the aligner isn’t in the mouth, it’s not straightening the teeth.
• Specially designed aligner features to address the natural eruption of specific teeth
• Special aligner features to address root control issues common in patients between 13 and 19
• Several free replacement aligners during active treatment to cover aligners that accidentally go into the trash in the lunchroom…etc.

So, Invisalign Teen is actually a differently engineered aligner than the traditional Invisalign Aligner.

Imagine the Possibilities with Invisalign

Imagine looking great even while you are straightening your smile.  You can't say that about metal braces!

Imagine being able to eat all the foods you love and not having to worry about whether or not lunch is stuck in your braces.

Imagine not having all the lip and mouth irritation that regular braces give you.

Imagine not having decay or discoloration once your braces come off.  Many teen patients with traditional brackets and wires have decay and discoloration on their teeth once their braces come off.  With Invisalign you can take the aligners out to eat and brush so you can eat the foods you love and keep your teeth clean and free of decay.  Parents love Invisalign Teen as much as their teen!

Who can benefit from Invisalign Teen Treatment?

Invisalign Teen treatment is appropriate for patients that have lost all of their baby teeth and have second molars at least partially erupted or already removed.  These characteristics include most teens.  In order to know if you or your child is a candidate for Invisalign Teen, schedule a Free Consultation Appointment with Dr. Thompson.

Dr. Thompson has also used traditional braces on his patients so he knows the benefits and features of Invisalign clear braces versus metal braces.

As a parent, how will I know how often my child is wearing their aligners?

The Invisalign Teen treatment will only be successful if the aligners are worn for at least 22 hours per day. 

Invisalign Teen has special indicators located on the upper aligners that can estimate the approximate amount of time the aligners are in the patient's mouth.  The indicators are designed to fade from blue to clear to gauge approximate wear time.  By looking at the aligners you and your Invisalign dentist will be able to determine your teen's compliance. 

Request a Parent FAQ guide for Invisalign Teen.

What does an Invisalign aligner look like?

The Invisalign aligner is made from a clear plastic material and is designed to be invisable while it is worn.  Check out Invisalign.com for many different photos of the aligners and other valuable information.