Invisalign Teen
How does Invisalign Teen work?
Invisalign Teen allows teenagers to achieve a confident new smile without the need for metal brackets and wires. The aligners, often referred to as retainers, are very similar to the original Invisalign system, but they have special features designed for mouths that are still growing and changing.
The system uses a series of discreet, clear aligners to gradually straighten your teeth. The removable aligners are made from a comfortable, flexible thermoplastic. Your aligners need to be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day. That means all day, except when eating or brushing your teeth.
What are the pros and cons of Invisalign Teen?
Pros
- A more discreet option than fixed metal braces
- The aligners come with wear indicators which, fade from blue to clear and help to ensure you’re wearing your aligners regularly
- It's easy to keep your aligners clean throughout treatment, as unlike fixed braces, Invisalign aligners can be removed for brushing and flossing
- The aligners can be removed while you eat, brush your teeth, play sports or play a musical instrument
- Invisalign aligners can be less painful than traditional metal braces1
Cons
- Can be more expensive than other forms of teeth straightening for teenagers
- Invisalign Teen is not suitable for all orthodontic issues, so you may need to have traditional fixed braces instead of aligners
What’s the process for having Invisalign Teen?
You’ll attend a consultation to discuss your options. Your orthodontist will assess your teeth and let you know whether you’re suitable for Invisalign Teen and what the alternatives are.
If you’re suitable for treatment, your orthodontist will write you a treatment plan which needs to be signed by a parent or guardian.
You can start your treatment and your orthodontist will talk you through how to wear your aligners. You’ll need to wear them for around 22 hours a day.
You’ll see your orthodontist every few weeks to change your aligners and check in on progress. They’ll guide you through your treatment every step of the way.
Does Invisalign Teen hurt?
Many people find Invisalign clear aligners more comfortable than traditional braces2. Your teeth might feel a little uncomfortable or ache for the first few days, but you’ll adjust to it within a matter of days. You can use over-the-counter painkillers such as paracetamol and ibuprofen to manage the initial discomfort.
Did you know?
Invisalign Teen can work in as little as six months3, but the average treatment time is nine to 15 months.
How much does Invisalign Teen cost?
Invisalign Teen treatment is only available privately and starts from £4,900 but the cost depends completely on your individual needs. Ask your practice about payment options available to spread the cost of treatment.
During your free consultation*, we’ll talk you through any costs involved and let you know exactly what to expect before starting any treatment.
What to expect
At your consultation, we will chat through your options and suitability for different teeth straightening treatments.
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3. Free consultations available at participating practices only.
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Find out more
More about teeth straightening for teenagers, as well as how much treatment costs and types of braces.
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Find out more about the types of braces available for children, including fixed braces, removable aligners and twin block braces.
Removable and near-invisible braces
Find out about the types of near-invisible and removable braces we have available, including Invisalign treatment.
Cost of
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Find out more about how much braces cost and how you can request an estimate for treatment.
Types of braces
Find out about the teeth straightening options available to you at Total Orthodontics.
About Total Orthodontics
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1. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 9, 2020: https://www.invisalign.com/the-invisalign-difference/teen
2. Kevin Miller et al. A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment. AJO-DO. March 2007, 131: 3, 302.1-302.9
3. Study sponsored by Align Technology and based on adult Class I, nonextraction, mild to moderate crowding cases with SmartTrack material. *David W. White, Katie C. Julien, Helder Jacob, Phillip M. Campbell and Peter H. Buschang, Discomfort associated with Invisalign and traditional brackets: A randomized, prospective trial. The Angle Orthodontist Nov 2017, Vol. 87, No. 6 pp. 801-808
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*Form Terms and conditions:
1. Free consultations are to discuss options and suitability for treatment. You may require a more in-depth clinical examination or diagnostic tests before treatment options can be discussed. There may be a charge for such examination or test, payable by you. The clinician will discuss this with you before any such examination or test takes place, which may be done during the same appointment as your free consultation.
2. Consultations subject to availability.
3. Free consultations available at participating practices only.
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