- Schedule a free Invisalign consultation for your teen
- Protect their confidence during a vulnerable stage in life
- Give them a smile they love during & after treatment
Invisalign For Teens
Get The Smile You Deserve
Skip the Braces With Invisalign for Teens in Livonia
We offer Invisalign for Teens in Livonia, an orthodontic system that addresses the alignment needs and lifestyles of patients in their teen years. It works the same way as standard Invisalign with features built around the realities of teen life. Compliance indicators and replacement aligners are included in treatment. Your teen will appreciate:
- Support with staying on track during treatment
- Easy-to-replace aligners if any get lost or destroyed
- Confidence during school and social events with clear aligners
- Eating their favorite foods without restrictions
- A simple oral hygiene routine with removable aligners
Call 734-875-8783 to find out if your teen is a candidate for Invisalign. Your consultation is free. Ask us about special financing for Invisalign too.
Keep Up With Life While Improving Your Smile
Support Your Teen’s Smile
Invisalign for Teens will give you both you and your teen numerous advantages:
- No Brackets or Wires – Clear aligners eliminate the irritation that metal braces can cause on lips and cheeks. The experience is more comfortable throughout treatment.
- Works for a Range of Cases – Invisalign for Teens addresses many of the same alignment issues that traditional braces correct.
- Removable for Eating and Hygiene – Aligners come out for meals and brushing. This means fewer restrictions on what teens can eat. They also have easier oral hygiene routines.
- Compliance Indicators – Aligners include a small blue dot that fades with wear. It helps you and our dentists confirm that the aligners are being worn for the recommended 20 to 22 hours per day.
Get a Clear Path to Results
The Invisalign for Teens process is designed with your teen and your schedule in mind:
- Consultation – We examine your teen’s teeth and bite and take digital impressions. We’ll determine if Invisalign for Teens is a good fit.
- Custom Plan – Using 3-D imaging technology, we map out their tooth movement. We’ll even show you a preview of the results.
- Aligner Delivery – Your teen will wear each aligner set for one to two weeks. We schedule progress visits to monitor treatment.
- Retainer Phase – Once they’ve finished treatment, we will give them a retainer to maintain the results.
Call 734-875-8783 to schedule a free consultation for Invisalign for Teens in Livonia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Invisalign for Teens
Invisalign for Teens is a version of the Invisalign clear aligner system designed for patients between the ages of 13 and 19. It works by gradually shifting teeth into alignment using a series of custom-made, removable clear aligners. The teen-specific program includes compliance indicators that help confirm the aligners are being worn as directed. Replacement aligners are included in the program for aligners that are lost or damaged during treatment.
Invisalign for Teens is effective for treating a wide range of orthodontic issues, including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. For mild to moderate cases, results are comparable to traditional braces. We evaluate your teen’s individual needs during the consultation. Our team will give you an honest assessment of which treatment will deliver the best outcome.
Your teen should wear aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day to progress on schedule. Your teen should only remove them only for eating, drinking anything other than water, and brushing or flossing. Wearing aligners for less than the recommended time each day can slow treatment progress. The compliance indicator dot built into Invisalign for Teens aligners helps both patients and their dental team confirm adequate wear time.
The Invisalign for Teens program includes replacement aligners to address exactly this situation. If an aligner is lost or broken, contact our office as soon as possible. Depending on where your teen is in the treatment sequence, we may have them move on to the next aligner in the series or use a replacement. Acting quickly helps keep treatment on track and avoids delays.
Yes. One of the advantages of clear aligners is that they can be removed when needed. Teens who play contact sports should wear a mouthguard during practice and games. The aligner can be removed beforehand and replaced afterward. For non-contact sports, aligners can often be worn during activity. This flexibility makes Invisalign a practical choice for active teens.
Treatment length varies depending on the complexity of the case and how consistently the aligners are worn. Most teens complete treatment within 12 to 18 months, though simpler cases may take less time. The compliance indicator helps our team gauge whether treatment is progressing as planned. We share the projected timeline during your initial consultation and keep you updated at each progress visit.
Some teens notice a slight change in speech during the first few days of wearing a new set of aligners. This is temporary and resolves quickly as the mouth adjusts. Reading aloud or speaking regularly during the first day or two can help speed up the adjustment. Most teens find that any speech changes are minimal and go unnoticed by others after a short adjustment period.
After the final aligner is worn, your teen will transition to a retainer phase. Retainers are designed to hold the teeth in their new positions while the surrounding bone and tissue stabilize. Without consistent retainer wear, teeth can gradually shift back over time. We provide a custom retainer and clear instructions for how long and how often to wear it. This final phase is an essential part of protecting the results your teen worked to achieve.