A Mom Finds Better Teeth Straightening Option for Teens
By StoryStudio August 30, 2018 8:00 am
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Moms like Shelby Barone are always trying to maximize their kids' opportunities for success. When it comes to an everyday expression as common as a smile, few things could be more important for a teenager. Yet when a parent has multiple children, finding an optimal choice that could alleviate some of the traditional challenges kids face when straightening their teeth can be tough. After evaluating her options, Shelby decided on Invisalign® treatment for her two teenagers.
A Parent Can Shape Smiles
The energetic level of confidence exuded by teenagers starts with a robust smile, showing off beautiful, straight teeth. Knowing this, the ultimate goal of a mom like Shelby is to keep her 15-year-old daughter sure of herself and help her younger son gain more confidence.
"I am a cheerleader," says Shelby's 15-year-old daughter, Ella, "and I love that with Invisalign clear aligners I don't have to worry about mouth injuries from brackets and wires."
1of6 Meet Ella, the Cheerleader. She says that with Invisalign, she can be more happy smiling and feel more confident while she cheers. She also doesn't have to worry about injuries to her mouth like she would with traditional braces. https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
2of6 Ella is excited to use Invisalign treatment because she says, "my teeth will be moving and nobody will even know it (unless I tell them of course.)" https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
3of6 Ella getting her teeth examined at her first Invisalign appointment. https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
4of6 Dr. Passamano and Ella at the start of her Invisalign journey. https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
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"He's always been a super-quiet child, but he never really smiled a lot," says Shelby Barone about her son Andrew, age 13, who is a budding chef. "After he started Invisalign treatment, he smiled more often, and was excited that while he was experimenting in the kitchen, he could still taste all of his creations by simply popping out the aligners, then brushing after eating and putting them back in. It has also helped him gain so much self-confidence when his smile started to transform."
Not Just for Adults: Equip Your Teens with Smiles Worth Showing Off
Whether you are a teen or an adult, customized Invisalign clear aligners utilize advanced technology to transform your smile. The Invisalign system has incorporated over 20 years of new developments to successfully treat more than one million teen patients worldwide. Clear aligners continue to solve a range of orthodontic problems such as gaps and crowding, along with overbites and underbites. With weekly aligner changes, the total amount of time required to restore your teenagers' teeth can now be up to two times faster.*
"I was concerned that my teens might not be a candidate for Invisalign treatment," says Shelby. "I thought that it was just for older people and it was just for small cosmetic changes and not for major movement. I was really happy to learn that it is for everybody, and is proven to fix teen smiles."
Improving Hygiene Habits in a Modern World
One detail parents love about Invisalign clear aligners is how they're virtually invisible, serving as a major confidence-booster for adolescents. On top of enhanced self-esteem, teens also benefit from the unparalleled factor of convenience and hygienic improvement. Patients are able to remove their aligners before eating and also when they brush and floss, making the treatment something that can fit into any lifestyle, without disrupting oral hygiene routines.
These modern benefits are especially important for Shelby's 13-year-old son, Andrew, whose love for food would have made navigating around brackets and wires a hassle.
1of6 Meet Andrew, a budding child chef and lover of all food! https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
2of6 Ever since her son had started his Invisalign treatment, Shelby has noticed a huge difference in his self-esteem. He smiles more, is happier, and spends more time with his friends. https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
3of6 Andrew always beams with happiness from seeing the changes his teeth are making on the digital screens. https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
4of6 Shelby says, "Andrew's orthodontist has been able to talk to him about the importance of hygiene and encourage him to make it a priority. Sometimes it is nice for teenagers to hear it from someone other than their parents." https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
5of6 Andrew proudly shares how Invisalign has impacted his relationships in life saying "it's given him more self-confidence." https://ocmomblog.com/ Show More Show Less
"I love that I don't really have any off-limit foods," says Andrew. "My confidence as a chef continues to grow as I experiment more, and I like that I don't have to worry about staying away from anything because of my Invisalign treatment."
"I was a little bit worried at first about my son keeping up with the hygiene demands of his Invisalign clear aligners, but he's had no problems." says Shelby. "I'm really happy with how simple it is to maintain good hygiene during Invisalign treatment."
Give Teenagers Beautiful Teeth by Choosing Invisalign treatment
Every teenager deserves the perfect smile. Affordable, world-class treatment is readily available for any mom or dad looking to give their teenage kids this groundbreaking orthodontic plan.
"With Invisalign clear aligners our family can do more things that they love to do and just live regular lives," says Shelby about her family's overall experience.
If you would like to learn more about transforming your teen's smile with Invisalign treatment, visit Invisalign.com. You can also visit the nearest Invisalign-trained doctor to your family to see if Invisalign treatment is the best option for your teen.
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