When your child opens up their mouth, others can see. That means that if they struggle with their appearance due to their alignment, it’s worth telling someone about it. A misaligned set of teeth are also tougher to keep clean, and bacterial buildup of plaque and tartar can happen in areas where their toothbrush and floss simply will not fit. So, if your teen could use a little help with their smile, but they’ve been avoiding it due to the visibility of traditional braces, be sure to talk to their oral health team about their options.
Here at Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY, we work to give kids great smile starts. That begins with their first visit at the dentist, and we follow through with them through to orthodontic improvement, wisdom teeth extraction, and more. For those teens looking for a more private pathway to a straighter smile, Invisalign® clear aligner therapy works in a different way than traditional braces, helping kids and adults to make real improvements without showing their work to the rest of the class. Let’s talk about their oral health needs to find a direction that works for them.
Is your teen ready to explore their orthodontic options? Call Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry to schedule a consultation.
Their Dental Checkups Are Your Chance To Check In
If your teen has not been in to see their dentist in a while, then it’s time to change that. You see, when you wait to schedule their routine biannual checkups, their oral health responsibility is theirs alone, and that’s too much for anyone to handle. In areas where their brushing and flossing is not doing the job well enough, plaque and tartar can start to pile up. And when their alignment affects their ability to remove bacterial biofilm, they might not be able to do it all themselves.
Invisalign® Keeps Orthodontic Improvement A Little More Private
Sometimes, kids just don’t want to deal with traditional braces. The thing is, we can totally understand why. Having a visible set of ceramic or metal brackets attached to your teeth is pretty visible, during a time when they are their most self-conscious.
That’s why we offer Invisalign®. This innovative approach to orthodontics uses a nearly invisible set of aligner trays to adjust smiles, leaving the brackets and wires at home. Even when your teen sleeps, they can continue to work on their alignment with clear aligner therapy.
Learn More With Shirley Orthodontics And Pediatric Dentistry
Their smile is a big part of their experience. To find out more about Invisalign® clear aligner therapy, call Shirley Orthodontics and Pediatric Dentistry in Shirley, NY at 631.399.1600 today.
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