Teenagers have style. Adults may not understand it or love it or even care to entertain it, but adolescents seek out unique ways to express themselves, and braces for teens are an excellent way to add to their aesthetic – if they can get the look they want. Thankfully, there are plenty of orthodontic options available to work with, whatever style your teen has adopted.
Look Good in Person and On Screens
Teens are curating an aesthetic that reflects who they are and who they’re trying to become. But they’re also managing two halves of themselves – one in person and one on screens. Selfies, photos with friends, TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, FaceTime – teenagers are always “on” and many may feel like they’re always being rated for their appearance.
For these burgeoning adults, the last thing they want is to feel self-conscious about braces. Your Woodinville orthodontist understands and works with every patient to deliver the orthodontics they need for their alignment challenges and to suit their comfort level.
Types of Braces for Teens
All braces are a commitment and a responsibility. Teens are excellent orthodontic patients and perfectly capable of managing their smile alignment. They’re getting a gorgeous new smile for their efforts, after all – and whatever supports their aesthetic and really gets them to commit is worth it.
- Invisalign Teen: This is the top choice for many teens who want their braces to be as unobtrusive as possible – and removable. Invisalign Teen aligners are thin, clear, and fit snugly against teeth so no one will really know they’re even there. For the teen who is into blending in as much as possible, Invisalign Teen may be their top choice.
- Ceramic or clear braces: The next best options if an adolescent isn’t a good candidate for Invisalign are ceramic or clear braces. Ceramic braces are tooth-colored and the brackets and wires blend into the enamel. Clear braces have clear brackets and wires, similar to Invisalign except the hardware is bonded in place for the duration of treatment.
- Conventional braces: Some teens are eager to get their braces on and they don’t care who sees them. They embrace the metal mouth and show off what they have going on. They love the colorful rubber bands that are changed regularly, giving them the chance to reflect their favorite colors, favorite sports team, school colors, holidays, or otherwise.
Satisfying the Adult Aesthetic Too
Adults have a personal aesthetic too, of course. Though they may not be quite as sensitive about it as teenagers, they appreciate options because, most of the time, they just want their braces to blend in with the look they’ve already established for themselves, personally and professionally.
Whether it’s you or your teen who is interested in getting a straight smile, schedule a consultation with Dr. Soleil and her team at Soleil Orthodontics in Woodinville, WA. Find out what’s right for you and your teenager and how it can fit into your aesthetics. Just remember – a straight smile is an aesthetic all its own. Whatever way you need to get there is worth the trip, even if it’s not the passage you anticipated taking.
