Can Invisalign be used in kids? Is Invisalign effective in children? Is Invisalign even required in teens? These are some of the common questions which permeate through a parent’s mind and the answer to all those questions is a big YES!

Through the decades Invisalign has been and is the go-to option for aligning teeth in adults. But why should adults have all the fun? In recent years Invisalign has become popular amongst teenagers owing to the many advantages it offers plus it’s just in vogue to be wearing Invisalign.

In this day and age where looking good and showing off your set of perfect pearly whites on social media has become such a norm, a teen with crooked teeth or gaps between the teeth can end up developing a lot of insecurities and self-esteem issues.

Especially teenagers with buck teeth or forwardly placed teeth are subjected to bullying by their peers which can affect their academic performance and attendance besides long-term mental trauma.

Certain conditions like a smaller lower jaw, crossbites, etc. can be treated effectively when detected at an earlier age.

So, it is imperative that you get your child consulted with an orthodontist so that he or she can give you the best possible solution for your child’s teeth alignment.

Certain clinical conditions like spaces between the teeth can be treated faster with Invisalign when compared to braces. Teens can carry on with their daily activities be it singing, contact sports, etc. without any hindrance whatsoever. There are no diet restrictions with Invisalign which means that your child can bite into a burger, apple, nutty ice-cream guilt-free!

The only precaution that needs to be taken is to remove the Invisalign tray before consuming food and gargle or brush and snap the tray back on once they are done eating.

We at Alux Dental look into each aspect of your child’s teeth to provide you with a thorough plan of action so that they can get the best possible solution for aligning their teeth be it with braces or Invisalign teen. So, what are you waiting for? Hop onto the Invisalign bandwagon and reap the endless benefits it offers.