What is Different in Invisalign Teen?

Invisalign Teen is the version of Invisalign Full designed for adolescents whose teeth and jaws have not finished developing. With several features designed for the growth and lifestyle of patients in this age group, Invisalign Teen makes major improvements to orthodontic care for socially conscious teenagers.

Growth Accommodation

Special bumps are included on the aligners used for Invisalign Teen to adjust tooth movements with respect to the evolving structure of the mouth. As a result, this system works well for teenaged patients who want Invisalign but are not yet old enough to qualify for Invisalign Full.

Lifestyle Considerations

Invisalign Teen includes compliance indicators and extra aligners so that effectiveness is ensured despite the active lifestyles of adolescents. By inspecting the compliance indicators at check-ups, our orthodontist in Rocklin can confirm that patients have been wearing their aligners enough and are ready for their next aligners. Extra aligners are valuable in light of how busy teens might accidentally break or lose aligners during treatment.

During adolescence, teens are likely to value a more normal appearance than what metal braces will create. By eliminating unwanted attention and allowing for normal diet and dental hygiene, Invisalign Teen is compatible with the needs of adolescents. At a consultation with our expert in Invisalign Teen in Rocklin, patients can learn more about how this orthodontic option is different.