Goodbye Braces, Hello Invisalign!

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Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

When I was a kid, I had fangs. Two of my front teeth came in near the top of my gums. My teeth were crooked, and I had too many of them as well. I tried to find a picture, but apparently I smiled with my mouth closed pretty much all of the time. Obviously, this was for good reason. I looked like a vampire! Back then, let me tell you, having teeth like mine did not help my self confidence one bit!

In the early 80s when I had my braces, there wasn’t a clear option…just the traditional metal. And oh, how I hated my braces. Not only were they painful, but food choices were limited. I couldn’t eat popcorn or my favorite hard candies, Jolly Ranchers. I know there were a lot of other things I couldn’t eat as well, but those are the two I remember missing the most!

Since then, braces have come a long way. Say goodbye to those “wrap around” metal brackets and bonded brackets! No more of the dreaded head gear! Hello Invisalign!

Removable aligners, such as Invisalign and Invisalign Teen, are becoming a popular choice. And with good reason! Invisalign uses removable lightweight clear plastic aligners that are custom-fitted to each patient. They sit smoothly and comfortably on the teeth and work just as well as the old traditional metal braces.

There’s a number of benefits to having Invisalign invisible braces. Because the aligners can be removed, teens can eat anything they normally would. It also makes it easier for them to brush and floss and maintain normal dental hygiene during treatment. Another benefit comes into play for kids who are active in sports. With metal braces, there’s potential for irritation and accident related injuries, especially during contact sports. No need to worry about any of this with Invisalign Teen! Best of all, because the treatment is near invisible, kids can smile with confidence!

Wondering about the cost of clear braces? Invisalign Teen is usually similar in cost to traditional braces! Additionally, it generally requires fewer office visits and appointments are shorter as well! Plus no last minute “emergency” visits for broken wires and brackets! And if your child loses one, Invisalign Teen includes replacements for up to six aligners!

As a parent, I love the concept of Invisalign. My youngest son will soon be getting braces, and because he participates in sports year round (and popcorn is one of his favorite snacks), I am hoping he is a candidate for Invisalign Teen!

Did you know Invisalign was a clear alternative to braces? Would you consider using Invisalign for your teen?

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own.