Today’s teens have options their parents never had. Invisalign Teen is a version of Invisalign purpose-built for growing smiles — complete with features that take the guesswork out of treatment for your teen and you. At Cville Dentist in Charlottesville, Invisalign Teen cases are treated for middle schoolers, high schoolers, and college-bound kids with the same Platinum-level experience brought to every adult case.
What Makes Invisalign Teen Different
Compliance indicatorsare small blue dots printed on each aligner that gradually fade as the aligner is worn. That gives parents and your Charlottesville team an at-a-glance way to confirm your teen is wearing the aligners the full 20 to 22 hours a day — no more guessing whether treatment is on track.
Eruption tabsare built into the aligners to make room for teeth that are still coming in — a common situation for younger teens whose second molars or canines haven’t fully erupted yet. The tabs leave space for those growing teeth without holding up progress for the teeth already in position.
Free replacement aligners(up to six) come included in every Invisalign Teen case — because life happens. Aligners get lost on family trips, left on lunch trays, or tossed with a napkin. Knowing the replacements are already covered is real peace of mind for parents.
Why Teens Pick Invisalign Over Braces
Teens love Invisalign because it lets them keep living a normal life. There are no food restrictions — pizza, popcorn, gum, and corn on the cob are all back on the menu. Brushing and flossing is as easy as taking the aligners out. There are no wires poking the inside of a cheek, no brackets to break during lacrosse practice at Albemarle High or soccer at Hollymead, and no metal showing up in yearbook photos or prom pictures. Because the aligners are clear, most classmates never notice your teen is in treatment at all.
For teen athletes, wind-instrument musicians, and anyone who wants to stay comfortable and confident, Invisalign Teen is often the better call. Book a consultation and you’ll hear an honest answer about whether your teen is a good candidate.