Being a teenager already comes with enough pressure: school, sports, friends, photos, and social life. Orthodontic treatment shouldn’t add more stress. Invisalign Teen offers a modern way to straighten teeth without the look or feel of traditional braces. Dr. Scott Nord is a Certified Invisalign Teen Provider serving teens and families in Orem and Eagle Mountain, helping patients achieve confident smiles with flexibility and comfort.
What Is Invisalign Teen?
Invisalign Teen uses a series of clear, removable aligners that gently guide teeth into better alignment over time. Each aligner is custom-designed using advanced digital technology to fit your teen’s smile and treatment goals. The aligners are changed every one to two weeks, allowing steady progress without brackets or wires.
Because Invisalign Teen is nearly invisible, most people won’t even notice your teen is wearing aligners.
Why Do Teens Love Invisalign?
Invisalign Teen fits seamlessly into an active lifestyle. Aligners are designed to be worn during school, sports, band, and social events without getting in the way. Since they’re removable, teens can eat their favorite foods and maintain normal brushing and flossing routines.
Some of the biggest reasons teens choose Invisalign Teen include:
- Clear aligners that are hard to notice
- No food restrictions
- No poking wires or broken brackets
- Comfortable, smooth material
- Customized treatment for growing smiles
Can Invisalign Teen Keep Up With Sports and Activities?
Yes. Invisalign Teen aligners are durable and flexible enough to handle busy schedules. Whether your teen is playing football, swimming, running track, or performing in band or choir, aligners won’t interfere. For contact sports, aligners can be removed and replaced after wearing a mouthguard.
How Does Invisalign Teen Stay on Track?
Invisalign Teen includes built-in compliance indicators that help parents and Dr. Nord monitor wear time. These small indicators fade with proper use, helping ensure aligners are worn as recommended for the best results.
Regular check-ins allow Dr. Nord to track progress and make adjustments as needed to keep treatment moving efficiently.
Is Invisalign Teen as Effective as Braces?
Invisalign Teen can treat many common orthodontic concerns, including crowding, spacing, overbites, underbites, and crossbites. Dr. Nord will evaluate your teen’s smile to determine whether Invisalign Teen or another orthodontic option is the best fit.
How Long Does Invisalign Teen Treatment Take?
Treatment time varies depending on individual needs, but many Invisalign Teen cases are completed in about the same time as traditional braces. Wearing aligners as directed is the key to staying on schedule.
Invisalign aligners are really comfortable and very durable. They fit in with any of your extracurricular activities. So whether you’re swimming the 50 meter race, out on the field throwing the football, or playing the clarinet with the school’s band, you don’t have to worry about your braces getting in the way!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Have questions about Invisalign Teen? These FAQs help parents and teens feel confident about choosing this treatment option.
How Many Hours a Day Should Invisalign Teen Be Worn?
For Invisalign Teen to work effectively, aligners must be worn 20–22 hours per day, only removed for eating, brushing, and flossing.
What Happens If an Aligner Is Lost?
If an aligner is lost, contact our office right away so we can determine whether to move ahead or order a replacement to avoid delays.
Can Teens Eat With Invisalign In?
Aligners should always be removed before eating to prevent damage and staining, helping treatment stay on track.
Does Invisalign Teen Cause Pain?
Most teens feel light pressure for a day or two when switching aligners, which means the teeth are moving as planned.
Is Invisalign Teen Covered by Insurance?
Many orthodontic insurance plans cover Invisalign Teen the same way they cover braces, though coverage varies by policy.
