My child is receiving complimentary Invisalign® treatment, but all opinions expressed are my (and her) own.
Do you need braces, but you really don’t want to get metal in your mouth? You should try Invisalign® clear aligners. It’s the clear alternative to braces. I’m a twelve year old girl with Invisalign clear aligners, and it is better than braces. It is better than braces because you can barely see it. I’m writing today to give you some tips from a kid who is wearing Invisalign clear aligners right now. These tips will help you through your treatment, as will having a good dentist, like Asha Madhavan DDS or someone of a similar standard.
Invisalign Treatment Tips from a Tween who has Invisalign Clear Aligners
Tip one is to get a little purse or pouch. You’ll want this to keep a case for your Invisalign clear aligners when you aren’t wearing them, and a travel size toothbrush and toothpaste so you can brush your teeth.
My mom and I found great travel toothbrushes at Target that fit inside each other so they are only a few inches long. We made multiple pouches- one for my gymnastics bag, one for my backpack, and one for my locker at school. That way you can bring your necessities to school, shopping, or a friends house without feeling weird.
After you eat, make sure you brush your teeth really well.
Also, clean your trays every morning and every night so they don’t give you bad breath. A waterpik flosser is a really good idea because it can help you clean the small crevices of your trays. Personally, I have a few teeth that are really small so the waterpik is really helpful when I clean my trays.
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One question I had before I started my Invisalign treatment was: will it interfere with any sports. It will not interfere with any sports! And, if you get bumped in the mouth with a ball like my brother did, you won’t get cuts inside your mouth like you can from metal brackets and wires with traditional braces!
My last tip for you: don’t play with your Invisalign aligners. If you do play with your aligners, you may crack or break them- or make your tongue irritated and then you may have swollen tastebuds. If you break your aligners, you’ll need to call your orthodontist for a replacement or sometimes you might be able to move on to your next aligner. Teens in Invisalign treatment can receive up to 6 free aligner replacements! Trust me, it’s easier if you don’t play with your trays!
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Jenny says
I’ve been wanting to do invisalign but it’s just out of budget right now. Hoping the costs lower or I can actually afford it sometime soon since I’d like to be confident in my 30s. 🙂
Nancy at Whispered Inspirations says
This is awesome. I know a few people that have been looking into getting Invisalign and from what I am reading here, they really should go forward with it.
Ada says
Invisaslign sounds like the perfect solution! I had braces growing up but these would’ve been so much better.
Amy says
My step-daughter has Invisalign, but “forgets” to put them back in after lunches at school. I will have to put together a cute little pouch like you have for her on the go – with travel size products
Marysa says
This sounds like a great system for you! I love how far orthodontics has come. I am glad that this option is out there, it might be something that would work well for my kids.
Nichole Arnold says
I think this is great for so many people. I wish more adults had the discipline to use it as your child. My Grandmother paid for my sister to do it and here she is with crooked teeth because she got lazy and stopped doing her appointments. I did braces twice as an adult and refuse to go back!
Up Run for Life Healthy Lifestyle Blog says
Invisalign sounds like a great option for straightening teeth. I will probably need to look into this option for my son.
Melissa Dixon says
My daughters’ friend really wanted to get these when she needed braces but wasn’t sure how to explain it to her parents. I am so excited to share this with them!
Kathy says
I think Invisalign can be great for teens. I want to look in to this when my kids get a bit older. Sounds like a wonderful option.
Lily Ashley says
I have never tried this and i think it looks good. I will recommend this to a friend who wants to try it too.
Victoria Hackstell says
Seems like this will be a perfect alternative for braces. I need to check this out and ask my dentist about it.
Jocelyn at Hip Mama's Place says
Awesome tips from a tween that using it! I’ve heard of invisalign before and I think it’s a great product for aligning your teeth instead of going with the braces!
Sue Reddel says
Invisalign seems to be a terrific alternative to the metal braces we all had to endure years ago. I seemed to have mine on forever!
GiGi Eats says
I remember when I had braces for a brief moment. It was right when Invisalign came on the scene and I wanted it soooo badly, but nope, I got the METAL in my mouth. Thankfully for only 6 months though!
Tatanisha Worthey says
I have a friend who really wants to try this. I’ve heard a ton of great things about it and I keep telling her to just do it!
Ashley says
My daughter will eventually need braces and we are thinking about getting this instead. Thanks for the tips!
Bill Sweeney says
That’s is so wonderful! We may have to discuss putting our oldest on Invisalign. Sounds like a great investment.
Stacie says
That’s so great! We’ve been talking about putting my youngest on Invisalign. From what she’s saying, I think it would be a great idea!