While fall may signify the magnificent changing of the leaves and somewhat of an addiction to pumpkin-spice anything for many of us, for our teen patients fall means the start of a new school year - a time of fun, friends, and learning. With the social nature of high school, however, many teenage patients are hesitant to get braces, worrying about the aesthetic effects of brackets and wires on social lives and school pictures. At Garai Orthodontic Specialists, our mission is to satisfy our patients as best we can, which is why we offer an alternative to traditional metal braces - Invisalign Teen.
Invisalign Teen is a system of orthodontic appliances that uses a series of clear, plastic aligners - usually between 18 and 30 - to straighten teeth. Every two weeks, a new aligner is put in, and with each new aligner the teeth move closer to their optimal position.
What makes Invisalign Teen so well suited to high school patients is the fact that the aligners are completely see-through, making them virtually invisible to anyone besides the person wearing them. Furthermore, the aligners are removable and can be taken out to eat, drink, brush, and floss, meaning there are no dietary restrictions, and oral hygiene, a critical component to orthodontic care, is that much easier.
Finally, each aligner is equipped with a Blue Dot wear indicator, which easily shows if the aligner has been worn enough. It's a system designed exclusively for the teenage lifestyle - virtually invisible, removable, and remarkably easy to use.
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If you're interested in Invisalign Teen and would like to find out more, feel free to call us at (703) 281-4868, or us our online form to make an appointment at our Vienna or Great Falls offices. And don’t forget to check back at our blog – we’ll be updating it with all things interesting in the world of orthodontics.
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