Clear Aligners for Teens

Yes, clear aligners can be an excellent orthodontic treatment option for many teens. They are discreet, removable, and custom-designed to gradually straighten the teeth. The best way to determine whether clear aligners are right for your teen is to have their teeth and bite evaluated by an orthodontist.

Clear aligners can treat many common orthodontic problems, including crooked teeth, crowded teeth, gaps between teeth, protruding teeth, and certain bite problems such as overbites, underbites, open bites, and crossbites. Dr. Senties can determine whether your teen’s specific orthodontic needs can be treated effectively with clear aligners.

Clear aligners need to be worn consistently for treatment to progress as planned. Teens should follow the wear schedule provided by Dr. Senties and only remove their aligners when necessary, such as when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Consistent wear is one of the most important parts of successful clear aligner treatment.

Yes. One of the biggest advantages of clear aligners is that they are removable. Teens can take their aligners out before meals and continue enjoying their favorite foods without many of the food restrictions associated with traditional braces. Aligners should be removed before eating and placed back in after the teeth are cleaned.

Yes. Clear aligners fit into an active teen lifestyle and generally don’t prevent participation in sports. Depending on the sport, your teen may need to remove their aligners and wear an appropriate mouthguard to protect their teeth during practices and games.

Clear aligners are designed to be virtually invisible when worn, making them a popular choice for teens who want a discreet orthodontic treatment. Most people won’t immediately notice that your teen is wearing aligners, allowing them to smile confidently at school, social events, and in photos.

Treatment time varies depending on your teen’s orthodontic needs, the amount of tooth movement required, and how consistently they wear their aligners. After evaluating your teen’s teeth and bite, Dr. Senties can create a personalized treatment plan and provide an estimated treatment timeline.

Clear aligner treatment still requires periodic orthodontic checkups to make sure the teeth are moving according to plan. At Senties Family Orthodontics, clear aligner patients typically visit the office every 10 to 12 weeks for check-ins, although appointment frequency can vary depending on your teen’s treatment plan.

If your teen loses or damages an aligner, contact Senties Family Orthodontics for guidance. Depending on where your teen is in their treatment, Dr. Senties may recommend wearing a previous aligner, moving to the next aligner, or ordering a replacement. Your teen should not go without their aligners for an extended period unless instructed to do so.

The cost of clear aligners for teens depends on factors such as the complexity of your teen’s orthodontic needs and the length of treatment. Senties Family Orthodontics offers flexible payment options, including interest-free in-house financing and extended financing options. The team can also help you determine whether your dental insurance includes orthodontic benefits.

Senties Family Orthodontics provides clear aligner treatment for teens at our Alamo Ranch orthodontic office in San Antonio, Texas. Dr. Senties creates a personalized treatment plan based on each teen’s teeth, bite, lifestyle, and smile goals.

The first step is to schedule a complimentary consultation with Dr. Senties. During the visit, Dr. Senties will evaluate your teen’s teeth, jaws, and bite to determine whether clear aligners are an appropriate treatment option and discuss the next steps for creating their new smile.