Invisalign for Teens in Irving, TX
Invisalign® for teens straightens teeth with clear, removable aligners instead of brackets and wires, so teens can eat what they like and play sports comfortably. At DFW Dental & Orthodontics in Irving, Dr. Kwon and Dr. Choi plan each teen's treatment digitally. DFW Dental & Orthodontics is a general dentistry practice, and all services are provided by general dentists.
No two teen cases are the same, which is why Align Technology is constantly advancing its Invisalign digital treatment solutions. This allows our office to deliver a unique, customized teeth-straightening solution that’s more precise and keeps your teen moving forward.
With the Invisalign system’s proprietary innovations, such as SmartTrack® material, your teen’s smile can transform. And as your teen becomes the person you’ve always seen, he or she will continue to enjoy the things that make your teen unique.
How Invisalign for Teens Works
Your teen’s smile journey begins with a scan or impressions. We will work closely with Invisalign's digital treatment planning team to develop a complete digital treatment plan to plot your teen’s best smile with care from start to finish.
The Aligners
Your teen will receive Invisalign clear aligners created with the Invisalign system’s proprietary SmartTrack material. Throughout treatment, you can monitor your son’s or daughter’s compliance through an indicator on the aligner. Your teen will wear the aligners for 22 hours per day, but can easily remove them so there are fewer interruptions to his or her lifestyle.
Benefits for Teens and Parents
As your teen progresses through treatment, his or her smile and life will transform through a series of small, expertly designed shifts. And with the Invisalign Teen Guarantee, you have the option to switch to wires and brackets if your teen decides against Invisalign treatment within the first six months.
They Keep Moving. Make Sure Their Smile Keeps Up.
Invisalign treatment gives both you and your teen a better teeth-straightening experience when compared to traditional braces.
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Corrects both simple and complex teeth-straightening cases
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May be covered by orthodontic insurance
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No pain from rubbing brackets or broken wires and fewer unexpected orthodontist visits
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Continue to enjoy all of the foods and activities they love
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Removable trays for easy brushing and flossing
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Invisalign a good option for teens?
Yes. Invisalign works for many teens with crowding, spacing and bite problems. Your dentist will tell you after an exam whether clear aligners or braces are the better fit.
Q. How many hours a day do teens need to wear Invisalign?
Aligners need to be worn about 22 hours a day. They come out only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing and flossing.
Q. How can parents tell if their teen is wearing aligners?
Invisalign aligners for teens have a blue wear indicator that fades over time, giving parents and your dentist an estimate of how consistently the aligners are worn.
Q. Can teens play sports and eat normally with Invisalign?
Yes. Because the aligners are removable, teens can eat the foods they enjoy and take them out for contact sports or wear a mouthguard as directed.
Q. Does insurance cover Invisalign for teens?
Many dental plans include orthodontic benefits that can apply to Invisalign. Our team will check your coverage, and we also offer payment plans and CareCredit.