Remain in Comfort:

Invisalign Teen aligners are built according to each patient’s specific needs. They’re made out of a smooth plastic material that is more comfortable and poses less risk of gum and cheek damage or irritation compared to traditional metal braces.

Visit Less Often:

Traditional braces require constant re-tightening every 6 weeks. They may also break brackets or have poking wires, requiring emergency visits for the orthodontist to be able to correct them. In comparison, Invisalign Teen aligners are much less likely to break, and Invisalign patients only need to visit their dentist every 12-20 weeks!

Stay Active and Do What You Love:

Traditional braces are fragile, and can lead to problems for teens who are particularly sporty or musical. Even with a mouthguard, contact sports can lead to severe damage of your braces, teeth, or mouth. Broken wires and brackets can make playing an instrument or singing difficult or painful. Invisalign Teen aligners are made up of a smooth, comfortable plastic material, so they’re the much safer choice if your teen is in a ton of extra-curriculars.

Eat to Your Heart’s Content:

Food can easily get stuck between the wires or brackets of traditional braces, leading to discomfort and some awkward situations. In worst case scenarios this may even damage the tooth! Not only does this not occur with Invisalign aligners, but the Invisalign trays are also removable, meaning that patients won’t have to worry about any of the food restrictions that are required for traditional braces. Eat as much popcorn as you’d like!

Avoid Bullying:

Unfortunately, traditional metal braces still carry a somewhat negative social stigma around them, especially in the cruel world of teenagers. Bullies latch onto anything they can get their hands on, and braces may make a teen a target. Invisalign Teen aligners allows teens to avoid the stigma of braces while still developing a healthier smile.

TLC for Smiles is proud to say that we are in the top 1% of the nation as providers of Invisalign! We receive a large discount on Invisalign, and we use it to offer Invisalign at the same price as braces. We also offer a free switch to traditional braces if Invisalign does not work for your teen! Invisalign can offer your teen so many benefits, including more comfort, less dietary and activity restrictions, and a more subtle look overall, while still helping them develop a healthy, beautiful smile. Because of this, we enthusiastically recommend Invisalign to all teens who can get it!

Our goal at TLC for Smiles is to offer the highest quality of dentistry and orthodontics for children, teens, and adults. We are the top provider of Invisalign for adults in our area, and we recommend that adults come in to get their teeth straightened at the same time as their children! We welcome families and patients of all ages, and strive to offer a safe, comfortable environment for everybody who visits our office.

If you’re interested in learning more about if Invisalign Teen is right for your child, we recommend that you call one of our two offices. Our Chatsworth office can be reached at (818) 739-0182 and has private rooms for each individual patient. Our Granada Hills location can be called at (818) 360-2131 and boasts an open bay area in which parents can sit with more than one child at a time, making it perfect for larger families.