Invisalign Vs. Traditional Braces for Teens?

My daughter is interested in Invisalign, mainly because she is a sophomore in high school and our dentist where we live says she would need braces for 2 and a half years. She picked up a pamphlet for Invisalign and saw a case similiar to her bottom teeth (which are the main problem) and the time period was 7-11 months. Her top teeth are pretty much straight, but her bottoms are over-crowded. With two teeth behind the center ones. One on each side. She wants to straighten these but with the dentist saying it would be two and a half years with the wires on both top and bottom, so she is obviously not too keen with this. Would there be a difference between Invisalign and traditional braces for her? Also, the difference cost wise? Which would most likely be better for her?

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Invisalign vs Traditional Braces

I think your daughter would be happier with the Invisalign from an asethetic standpoint since they are clear and she will not be self conscious regarding her braces in her mouth. The problem with teenagers is they have to wear their aligners regularly and stick to the program. Compliance on their part is the most important part of making this procedure work effectively. So consider this before you invest in Invisalign. It is a wonderful thing for teenagers since they have teen Invisalign... more

Invisalign for Teens

Invisalign is a GREAT option for your daughter! About a year ago, Invisalign started accepting teens for treatment. What a great way to do braces in high-school! She will need to treat both arches (it costs the same as a single arch) so that her bite will be aligned after her lower teeth are straightened. And she can whiten in the Invisalign Trays! I find the biggest drawback for teens is compliance. For Invisalign to work, you HAVE to WEAR the trays all of the time unless you are... more