All parents in Murcia want the best for their children: a good education, sport, exercise, health and, of course, a smile that allows them to develop their personal and professional life successfully thanks to a good chewing and an aesthetically pleasing appearance for their friends and colleagues.
In most cases, crowding of teeth and other malpositions are treated with orthodontics from the age of 12-13 years, when all the permanent teeth are in the mouth, a time that coincides with one of the periods of greatest change for any person: adolescence.
At a time when physical and psychological development is undergoing a major evolution, many patients and their parents are increasingly opting for aesthetic orthodontic techniques that allow them to improve their smile in a comfortable and totally invisible way.
Is it possible to use Invisalign® on children?
Yes, in fact, there is a specific version for teenagers, Invisalign Teen.®which is perfectly adapted to the needs of patients aged 13 to 19:
- Free replacement aligners are available in case a patient loses one.
- It has an hours-of-use detector that allows the practitioner to check that the patient is wearing it for the required amount of time.
- The SmartTrack material® exclusive to Invisalign® it manages to avoid any discomfort: no punctures, chafing or sores
- The result is practically invisible: no one will notice that the patient is wearing it, and they can do sport, go out and go to school as normal.
Is Invisalign® treatment longer and does it work for all cases?
After 15 years of Research, Development and Innovation, and an investment of more than 400 million dollars in this orthodontic technique, treatment time with Invisalign® does not have to be longer than treatment with any other technique.
One of the advantages of Invisalign® in cases where there is only crowding in the 'front' teeth is that we can avoid movement in the back teeth, shortening treatment times by computer selection of the precise movement we want.
Invisalign®, like any other orthodontic technique, is more suitable for some types of tooth movement than others. For this reason, it is important to let the orthodontist we visit advise us on the best technique for our case.
Which is the best Invisalign® clinic in Murcia?
An orthodontist experienced in the Invisalign® technique should be chosen for this type of treatment, and it is also important that the clinic has a multidisciplinary team that can monitor patients' gums and teeth throughout the treatment.
In addition, it is advisable to check that our orthodontist is a member of the Spanish Orthodontic Society, where the main representatives of this area of knowledge in the Region of Murcia and throughout the country are grouped together.
Who has used Invisalign®?
Invisalign® is a technique that has been in existence for more than 15 years and has already been used by more than two million patients around the world, with an increasing use in children and adolescents.
Numerous celebrities have already surrendered to the advantages of comfortable, effective and practically invisible orthodontics, with Justin Bieber being one of the latest world-famous teenagers to opt for this technique.
Go ahead and make an appointment with an experienced orthodontist., totally free of chargeto ask about the duration of an Invisalign Teen® treatment in your case, the price of your Invisalign Teen® treatment, or any other questions you may have about it.