What is the best age to get Invisalign?

Invisalign First treatment is designed for little smiles.

And even with baby teeth, it may be the perfect time for children ages 6 to 10 to start orthodontic treatment. This is known as Phase 1 treatment.

What age is appropriate for Invisalign?

Invisalign can be used on anyone who has full permanent dentition, which means no baby teeth. On average, that is around 12 to 13 years of age.

Can Invisalign work at any age?

Generally speaking, there is no specific age requirement for Invisalign. You are a candidate no matter your age. As long as you are someone who is serious about wanting to improve your smile and overall oral health, we encourage you to consider clear aligners.

Can I get Invisalign at 26?

In fact, Invisalign is a discreet, effective teeth straightening alternative that's effective for adults of all ages. The Invisalign process is similar for all patients, regardless of age.

Is Invisalign as effective as braces?

Typically braces are faster than clear aligners like Invisalign, but not always. The type of correction that's needed influences whether traditional braces or invisible aligners are faster. Invisalign is not as good as braces for severely crooked teeth.

What's the best age to get braces?

What are the disadvantages of Invisalign?

Which is more painful braces or Invisalign?

Invisalign is significantly less painful than metal braces. Most people report discomfort for the first few days of wearing the trays and some tenderness, but when compared to the agony of metal braces, Invisalign wins by being less painful.

Is 27 too late for braces?

Getting Braces as an Adult Is Not a Bad Thing

Don't let yourself or others prevent you from getting braces as an adult. It's never too late to get the teeth you always dreamed of. Don't wait until matters are worst either if you know you have dental issues that are causing medical discomfort.

Is 25 too old for Invisalign?

Any adult with the motivation and the patience to go through the Invisalign treatment qualifies for an Invisalign.

Is 25 too late for braces?

Getting Real About Adult Braces

Like we said at the beginning, you cannot be too old to start wearing braces. You can be 19, 25, or 60; the point is that you start your treatment when you are comfortable with the entailed commitment and when your dental health allows.

How long will my Invisalign hurt?

How Long Does the Discomfort Last? Typically discomfort with Invisalign aligners lasts for a few days once a new aligner is put in. Since patients wear a new Invisalign aligner every two weeks, you can expect some degree of temporary discomfort occurring every two weeks.

Can I get Invisalign at 16?

Yes. Invisalign Teen is good for 16-year-olds. It depends on the level of orthodontic issues within the mouth.

Is Invisalign good for 12 year olds?

Children cannot start with invisalign treatment until all of their adult teeth have come in, at around 12 to 13 years of age (the age can vary more, depending on the child).

What happens in first week of Invisalign?

Since the aligners are designed to begin actively moving your teeth, you'll likely feel some discomfort for the first few days. However, most people find that the soreness wears off after the first week. You may also notice that you speak with a slight lisp during the first week of wearing your aligners.

Can everyone get Invisalign?

Both adult and teens are potential candidates for Invisalign clear aligners. But because their teeth are still developing, children are not candidates for Invisalign. If your child requires early orthodontic treatment, your dentist will recommend other options.

Is Invisalign covered by insurance?

Many dental insurance plans cover Invisalign treatment the same way they cover braces. Your insurance may pay for a certain percentage of your Invisalign treatment, or it may pay for a certain dollar amount. Often there is a lifetime cap on the amount insurance will pay for orthodontic treatment.

Does Invisalign take longer if you are older?

If you are older, dentists will check to ensure that you have sufficient bone density. Since older people tend to have problems with bone density, some teeth may present problems while other teeth move very easily. Older people may have to wear trays longer.

What color is best for braces?

Choose light blue, bronze, dark purple or subdued reds and pinks to complement lighter skin tones. Choose darker colors to make your teeth appear whiter. Watch out for lighter colors that could make your teeth look more yellow. Consider colors that complement or match your eyes.

What is the shortest time period for braces?

Metal and Clear Braces

The minimum time to wear braces can be as little as several months to fix a basic crooked tooth or spacing issue through to 36 months for both metal braces and ceramic braces.

Do braces change your face shape?

Your face shape can become distorted by any type of bite issues or even just from misalignment of the teeth. Aligning the jaw and teeth with braces or Invisalign will give you a stunning, healthy smile. Since your smile is a major feature on your face, this can change your appearance in a positive way.

Does Invisalign make your teeth yellow?

Avoiding Problems with Yellow Invisalign® Trays

Rinse your aligners every night and brush them softly with your toothbrush. Use the Invisalign® Cleaning System to help keep your aligners clear. And try not to worry too much if you make a mistake that causes your aligners to turn yellow.

Is it hard to sleep with Invisalign?

Since Invisalign aligners must be worn for at least 22 hours each day in order to be effective and move your teeth efficiently, you will have to sleep with them in. While most patients don't have any issues with this, some have stated that they have trouble sleeping with Invisalign aligners in their mouths.

Can you speak properly with Invisalign?

Will Invisalign cause speech impediments? Invisalign aligners are not likely to cause you to have a speech impediment. Invisalign aligners are made from a very thin plastic, which makes any impact they may have on your speech relatively minor.

Who should not use Invisalign?

Large gaps: Even though Invisalign can fix small gaps between the teeth, large gaps may require braces. Intrusion and extrusion: Invisalign cannot raise or lower the position of the teeth. Prior dental work: Patients with previous dental work, such as bridges, may not qualify for Invisalign.

Does Invisalign weaken your teeth?

Can Invisalign Damage Teeth? Yes, Invisalign can damage your teeth – however, this is mostly if proper instructions have not been followed regarding your invisible braces. Invisalign is not painless, it's pretty common for your teeth to feel sore and uncomfortable – especially after a new, tightened set.