{"id":20,"date":"2019-07-26T05:55:00","date_gmt":"2019-07-26T05:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/growdentaltest11.com\/blog\/?p=20"},"modified":"2020-12-24T11:07:49","modified_gmt":"2020-12-24T11:07:49","slug":"how-to-help-your-teen-decide-between-invisalign-or-braces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.evolutionorthodontics.com.au\/blog\/how-to-help-your-teen-decide-between-invisalign-or-braces\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Help Your Teen Decide Between Invisalign Or Braces"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If your teen has teeth alignment problems, it\u2019s time to visit your orthodontist and make the all-important decision of deciding between Invisalign or braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With so many options available now, it may be difficult for your teen to choose. It\u2019s good to weigh the pros and cons of each choice to get the best treatment for your teen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Take the time to fully discuss orthodontic treatment options with your teen so they know what to expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Go Invisible With Invisalign<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the main reasons teens, and adults, hate braces is because they\u2019re visible. No one really wants to smile with a mouthful of metal. However, Invisalign changes all this. Instead of wires and brackets, your teen uses clear aligners to gradually straighten their teeth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of your orthodontist having to make manual adjustments during each visit, you get a new aligner. This offers your teen the chance to get a straighter smile without anyone really noticing. The only time anyone will notice is when they take their aligner out to eat and drink.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Each aligner lasts up to two weeks. Your orthodontist still needs to monitor the progress as they would with traditional braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to Invisalign or braces, Invisalign has a clear advantage in there are no dietary changes. Since the aligners are removable, teens can eat and drink like normal. This makes adjusting to them much easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Braces Have Evolved<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, there are now several types of braces to choose from. Traditional, ceramic, Suresmile and invisible braces all have wires, but they all have different benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Traditional braces are what your teen is probably most familiar with. These are the most common option for more severe alignment issues. They\u2019re still commonplace because they\u2019re highly effective and allow your orthodontist to make manual adjustments throughout the treatment period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceramic braces look much like traditional braces, but the brackets and wires can be the same, or close to the same, colour of your teeth. While they\u2019re still noticeable up close, they\u2019re not as visible from a distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Suresmile braces look like traditional braces, but they use the advanced Suresmile technology to offer a better fit. This may also lead to faster treatment times, but this isn\u2019t a guarantee.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisible braces, also known as lingual braces<\/a>, aren\u2019t exactly invisible, but they fit behind your teen\u2019s teeth, making them nearly invisible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One final option is damon braces<\/a>. These are self-ligating, meaning fewer manual adjustments. Otherwise, they look the same as traditional braces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a final thought, traditional braces are the most cost-effective teeth straightening option and they\u2019re ideal for all cases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Invisalign Cons<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At this point, your teen may be eager to try Invisalign, but there are a few cons to consider first. Some of the biggest problems include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n