The Invisalign Brace system is also available for teenagers, and they are a very welcome replacement to the cumbersome and unsightly braces that are cemented onto the teeth, says an SE1 London dentist. Unlike the conventional brace they are removable for up to 4 hours a day, which is handy for the busy teenager who needs to remove them now and then so they don`t look too geeky! The real benefit of this advantage is so the patient can remove the brace for eating and cleaning their teeth. They are practically invisible anyway, as the pulleys and pressure gizmos are all cleverly hidden on the inside of what is in effect a gum shield, albeit a thinner version of one. The braces are all custom made before the 4-8 month course even starts, and they are changed every two weeks to keep up the pressure, and keep the teeth moving into a straighter position. They also make the blood system produce more bone cells which attach themselves to the back of the moving teeth; this makes a barrier to prevent the tooth sliding back into a misaligned position. The program also provides the patient and dentist with a 3D CGI film which takes them through the whole process from start to finish; they will be able to see their teeth in the new positions at the end of the program. No longer will teenagers have to endure the stigma attached to the old system, and we say good bye to it as we welcome this truly scientific method that was far too long in the making.

One of the things most associated stereotypically with teenagers is braces. The ugly and messy train track braces used so prevalently over the last thirty years. While still effective, these braces are hardly appealing to teenagers passing through the most difficult and turbulent developing years. Unseemly metal braces can have a significant effect on the self-confidence of teenagers at a time when standing out from the crowd is the last thing they want. But if your teenager needs braces they might just have a reason to smile.

Invisalign Teen is an invisible brace system developed from the Invisalign range, offering discreet and effective treatment that caters for all your teenager’s dental needs. Designed by dentists with specialist knowledge of teenage dental care, including care of more than just their teeth, Invisalign Teen braces are made from one millimetre thick clear plastic that is virtually invisible. The braces can be used to correct overcrowded, misaligned or unevenly spaced teeth in almost all cases and are manufactured using the latest 3D technology. The Teen range also comes with special blue dot indicators that show if the brace is being worn for the correct amount of time, which is very reassuring for parents.

Another advantage of the Invisalign system is that the braces are completely removable. This means that unlike fixed braces there is no need for the braces to impact on the overall dental health of the patient as they can be removed for cleaning. The Invisalign teen range is the perfect solution for straightening your teenager’s teeth while maintaining their self-confidence and dental health. Available from London SE1 dentists, the Invisalign Teen system is the future of teenage teeth straightening.