Dr. Scott McElroy’s San Ramon, CA orthodontist office provides solutions for patients of all ages seeking to improve the alignment of their smile. For teens and young adults, pursuing orthodontic services can be anxiety-inducing because of their fear of the metallic aesthetics that come from traditional braces. With Invisalign clear braces, Dr. Scott McElroy offers his patients an alternative to traditional braces. Here are three things that your teen will love about Invisalign treatment:
Improved Self-Esteem
One of the best benefits of seeking care for orthodontic concerns is the improved self-esteem that the results are sure to bring. Crooked teeth can be the source of a lot of self-esteem issues for teens and young adults. By pursuing treatment, your teen will not have to worry about addressing orthodontic concerns later on in life. With Invisalign clear braces, orthodontic treatment is easier than ever on your teen’s self-esteem. Invisalign utilizes clear, plastic aligners instead of metal brackets and wires to gradually apply pressure to your teeth and encourage them to shift into a straighter position. Because of the material that the aligners are made from, they are see-through while in use. This means that your teen will not have to worry about any additional attention being drawn to their smile while undergoing treatment.
Removability
Invisalign clear braces are removable, offering your teen a variety of conveniences that simply don’t exist with traditional braces. With traditional braces, additional steps in your oral hygiene routine are required to keep the orthodontics and your smile in good condition during treatment. Additionally, patients being treated with traditional braces are told to avoid excessively crunchy and chewy foods to prevent damage to the orthodontics. With Invisalign, your teen can maintain their current dietary patterns and oral hygiene routine by removing the aligners to eat, drink, and brush their teeth. The removability of Invisalign also offers them the ability to remove their aligners for special occasions like prom. As long as your teen wears the aligners on average for 20-22 hours a day, their treatment will progress as planned.
Less Time Spent In The Dental Chair
Traditional braces work because the metal wires are tightened by an orthodontist every few weeks. These tightening appointments are what progress your treatment along, so missing one could prolong your treatment plan. With Invisalign, patients are given their aligners upfront. This means that you don’t have to worry about attending tightening appointments frequently. Your teen already has limited time outside of school for extracurricular activities. Invisalign allows them to spend less time in the dental chair while undergoing treatment and still provides them with their desired results. If you are considering Invisalign for yourself or for your teen, please schedule an appointment with Dr. McElroy. If you have any further questions about orthodontic care, please let our team know. They will be happy to assist you.