ProviderBraces for Teens' Unique Needs
Among the teenage patients at our Vancouver Island orthodontic clinics, braces tend to be a controversial subject. It's understandable!
While many teenagers are excited about achieving a straighter smile, and some even appreciate the quirky aspect braces can bring to their personal style, others are less enthusiastic. They are concerned about how braces will alter the appearance of their smile during treatment and what their friends might think.
To help address these concerns, we can offer kids who are worried about aesthetics lower-profile, streamlined options like self-ligating and translucent braces.
No matter how your teen feels about getting braces, we're here to support them every step of the way with helpful advice, encouragement, and plenty of smiles!
Orthodontic Treatment During the Teen Years
Orthodontic treatment for teens aged 12 to 18 aims to promote the healthy growth of their smiles. Braces may be part of your teen's orthodontic treatment at Shoreline Orthodontics.
Learn More About Orthodontics for TeensThe Benefits of Braces for Teenagers
With the availability of Invisalign clear aligners, you may be wondering why we still often recommend braces for teenagers. Here are a few reasons why braces are the ideal option for some teens.
Versatile Treatments
When it comes to complex orthodontic cases, braces can apply greater force to move teeth more quickly than clear aligners. This means that if your teen has a more significant misalignment and wants to complete treatment as quickly as possible, braces may be the best option.
Staying on Track
Teenagers get busy. They get distracted, and sometimes they can be a bit irresponsible (who wasn't at that age?). For some teens, this makes it difficult to stay compliant with treatment with removable clear aligners.
Braces are securely attached to the teeth and cannot be removed, so they won't get lost. Additionally, their durability makes them hard to damage, both of which are advantages for teenagers with busy lives!
Braces Treatment at Shoreline Orthodontics
Orthodontic braces traditionally straighten teeth using a combination of brackets, elastic bands, and wires.
But today's braces aren't the clunky, uncomfortable face-full-of-metal that you might be picturing from decades ago.
Modern braces are more streamlined and comfortable than ever before.