You may have considered Invisalign for your teenage orthodontic treatment – but what’s it really like? Does it work? Is it hard to wear your aligners? How does it compare to braces?
We’re bringing you a very special and exciting 2-part blog post – a candid interview with a teenage girl who went through Invisalign treatment. You’ll hear in her own words what her experience as an Invisalign patient was like.
There’s no better way to learn about this orthodontic option than hearing from someone who went through it. Every teenager considering Invisalign should read this. And every Mom and Dad who may have reservations about Invisalign should take a look to understand what the experience is truly like!
Enjoy the information, and don’t hesitate to call us with any questions. We look forward to seeing you this summer for your orthodontic treatment in our wonderful new office!
Interview about Invisalign Teen Treatment with a Teenage Girl
Q: How old were you when you when you started Invisalign and how long was your treatment?
A: I started when I was 13, finished when I was 14. My treatment was just over a year, about 15-16 months. I was in 7th and 8th grades during it.
Q: What made you want to have Invisalign instead of braces?
A: I wanted to not go through the pain I heard my friends go through with braces, and wanted to be able to eat whatever I wanted without food getting stuck in braces. Clear aligners also looked nicer without brackets and wires.
Q: What did you need or want to change about your smile?
A: I had a gap between my 2 front teeth, and I was missing the tooth next to my front teeth. I mostly wanted to close the gap – it was a little kid look. We needed to make space for an implant when I’m old enough to get one.
Q: Did the treatment work to meet your goals?
A: Yes we met all my goals, and it was a successful treatment.
Q: Did you have to go to multiple doctors to get Invisalign instead of braces?
A: We went to see 2 different orthodontists. The 1st wasn’t able to treat me with Invisalign, the 2nd said they were confident in using it.
Q: Did the orthodontists offer you Invisalign or did you have to ask for it?
A: When we went to the 1st appointment, I had to ask about it because the main doctor just focused on braces.
Q: How did you feel during your treatment? Physically? Psychologically?
A: Physically it was easy to adjust to having Invisalign in my mouth. I didn’t feel too much pain, just a little tightness when I put in the new trays. I never went through as much pain as my friends in braces! It was easy overall.
I felt comfortable to take them in and out when I needed to eat. I’d just pop into a bathroom and take them out. It wasn’t a super big inconvenience in my life.
Psychologically I felt totally confident with Invisalign! Even after I got my attachments it was still hard for people to recognize I was wearing anything.
Q: Did you feel more confident than if you’d had braces?
A: Yes definitely! I would’ve worried my whole mouth and face looked different with braces. I was definitely more confident with Invisalign.
Q: How did you feel about Invisalign compared to your classmates in braces? Did you notice a difference?
A: My classmates in braces were always complaining about pain, food getting stuck in their braces, and wires poking into their gums. I never had to go through any of that! I definitely had a more positive experience. My friends were a little jealous of my Invisalign, they wished they had it too! I had a much easier time than they did.
Q: Was the skill level of your doctor with Invisalign an important factor in your treatment?
A: I think so, yeah, and I’m pretty sure he was very skilled. He knew exactly what was going on. I think if my orthodontist wasn’t as knowledgeable, I’d question if it was the right choice and would help my teeth.
Invisalign Teen for Your Teenager
This was Part 1 of our insightful interview with an Invisalign teenager – stay tuned next week for Part 2 where she discusses more of the actual treatment including keeping track of her aligners, wearing them all day, and how they affected her daily activities!
At Boschken Orthodontics, we’ve believed in Invisalign since the beginning and it’s always been a significant part of our practice. We see teenagers just like this every day who have an excellent experience choosing Invisalign clear aligners for their orthodontic treatment.
Give us a call today to schedule your complimentary consultation! Many teenagers like to start their orthodontics during the summer to get used to them before school starts. We’re excited to see you and help create the beautiful, healthy smile you’ve always wanted!
