At the end of summer, my daughter should be completed with her Invisalign treatment. Less than a year and she will have the smile she’s always wanted. A smile that gives her more confidence.
There are some common Mom Misconceptions about Invisalign, and I wanted to help answer them today. We’ve had great results with wearing Invisalign clear aligners and I’m glad we were given this opportunity. I think it’s something all parents should look into as a way to get the smile they want, faster.
I am a member of the Invisalign Teen Mom Advisory Board. My daughter has received complimentary treatment from Invisalign. All opinions in this post on Misconceptions About Invisalign are my own.
Mom Misconceptions About Invisalign
“I was under the impression that Invisalign treatment is much more expensive than traditional metal braces.”
The cost of Invisalign clear aligners are similar to braces and orthodontic insurance may cover up to $3,500 of your treatment costs. Even though my daughter is receiving her Invisalign clear aligners complimentary, I do know what it would have cost for her treatment. Affordable enough to fit within our budget and cost a little less than the quote we got on traditional braces.
“I thought my child was going to be constantly misplacing their Invisalign clear aligners.”
My teen has lost a cellphone before so I was expecting her to misplace Invisalign clear aligners a time or two. Thankfully, she hasn’t lost any yet and we are seven months into her treatment.
One time during school lunch, she accidentally tossed a napkin they were laying on but realized it right away and grabbed them. After that she always made sure to put them in the case and not on napkins. Another thing that helps is keeping a On the Go Bag.
“I don’t believe that Invisalign clear aligners will work for my teen’s issues.”
When meeting with my daughter’s orthodontist the first time, I was shocked at the different issues Invisalign clear aligners correct. Not only would they help straighten front teeth, but they also help adjust teeth in the back to be in best places.
It’s honestly quite impressive to see the changes after wearing Invisalign clear aligners, and they were changes we started seeing changes after three weeks! If your child has a more complex case, Proprietary SmartForce features and SmartTrack material that could make Invisalign treatment effective.
Where any of these Misconceptions About Invisalign surprising to you? I hope they cleared up any concerns you had!
For more on our Invisalign experience:
- Invisalign Hacks You Want to Know
- Invisalign Tips for Teens
- Invisalign Tips for Parents
- Benefits of Invisalign vs Metal Braces
- My Daughter’s Thoughts on Wearing Invisalign
- When Invisalign Treatment Ends, What’s Next?
Neely Moldovan says
I did invisalign a year ago as an adult. It was such an amazing experience. Truthfully I wish they’d had it when I was a teenager!
Lisa Collins says
I’m glad you had a great experience as well Neely – thank you for sharing!
Heather Johnson says
I had metal braces in junior high. I totally wish that I had had Invisalign instead. My kids probably will when they get bigger.
Lisa Collins says
I think my son is going to wear them as well, we are waiting for one more molar to come through. Thankful Invisalign is an option now!
Heather says
My teeth have shifted since I first had braces. I’m considering invisalign but my ortho recommends the metal. I will have to do more researcg!
Jenny says
I recommend a 2nd opinion. Invisalign can fix so many issues. If you’ve already had traditional braces, it’s hard to imagine Invisalign isn’t an option this time. Call Invisalign, ask them who in your area they recommend.
Erica Schwarz says
Invisaligns are a great way to go. We have metal braces on our daughter but when we made our choice, Invisaligns were definitely a viable option.
Jill says
I had braces twice, once from 11-13 and from 21-24, neither was a fun time. Flossing was hard, food wasn’t easy to chew. I hated it. I have since had many friends and co workers who have used invisalign and had great results. I wish when I did them in my 20’s this was an option. I can totally understand the fear of them losing them. I think kids with glasses or retainers have the same issue. I remember living in such fear of losing my retainer that I never lost it.
I am glad your daughter has better options then in my day.
Lisa Collins says
I’m glad the options are there as well and wish you had been able to go this route!
Heather says
I had traditional braces way back in the day, and I love that there are other alternatives today! In fact, I didn’t wear my retainers as much as I probably should have…and could probably use a bit of invisalign myself!
Lisa Collins says
Invisalign is for minor adjusting as well so it may be worth looking into if you want to readjust a bit!