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13 Year Old Too Young for Invisalign?

Our 13 year old was told he has a slight overbite.His teeth are not crowded at this point.We think it is an uncessary expense at this time. How can we be sure?

Asked 41 months ago by sk8erMom in MD
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Teen Invisalign works for 13 Year Olds

If you are asking whether 13 is too young to start invisalign, it is not.  If he is a candidate for invisalign treatment, and your doctor says he is, than this is a wonderful way to have straight teeth without later on  going through the metal bracketts and wires  of old fashion braces. Please go to You Tube.  Type in:  The Winner of the Search for Invisalign Teen 2009.  Her name is Sam and she is from Winchester, Mass.  Watch her and listen to her... more
Robert Fields, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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If at age of 13 the growing is completed Invisalign is OK

If at age of 13 the growing is completed (for girls mostly it is, boys are late growers), then any kind of orthodontic treatment, including Invisalign is OK. Most importantly, a 13 year old has to remember to wear Invisalign aligners constantly without "dogs eat my homework" excuses.
Victoria Olshansky, DDS
Los Angeles Cosmetic Dentist
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