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I am not sure if y’all have noticed lately but my kids are growing up at like lightening speed!
When I started this blog back at the end of 2006 The B Man looked like this:
And now he looks like this:
try not to be distracted by the super cute dog! Good Luck!
It’s just so funny to me because when you have babies and then even little ones, you do not think about all the things they may need as they get older. At that time you’re too wrapped up in buying the right stroller and loading up on diapers and the only thing you’re thinking about with their teeth is when they will come in, not when they will come out and then possibly later, when they might need straightening.
Well, folks, here we are at the “need to think about straightening” stage. It got here fast.
I wore braces as a kid, for almost two years. They were not my favorite and no I am not going to show you a picture of me wearing them. I think I burned them all. 😉 But of course I was happy with the end result and am thankful to this day for my parents ensuring I had straight teeth.
During BlogHer this year I attended a lovely cocktail party with Invisalign and a local orthodontist was there to talk to us about the product. He educated us on how it works and answered questions. It was very informative for this mom, who with one kid on the horizon of this need, and two others that will probably follow, was very interested in learning about it!
What I realized was that I wished Invisalign Teen (also available to pre-teens) had been around when I was younger! The clear, removable aligners straighten teeth without a mouth full of metal and the disruption and sacrifice that goes along with that. While using this product, teens can continue playing sports without fear of injury and because it is removable, there are no food restrictions to worry about. AND! and! That lack of metal in the mouth means there is less social awkwardness during those vulnerable teen years. I say YAY for that. Teens have it tough enough in that department!
So, in the coming months, we will definitely be looking into it to see if Invisalign will be a good fit for B’s teeth. One thing I did not know until our dentist gave us a referral, and is a common myth, is that children do not need to have their orthodontic appointment until they are teens. But no, we’ve already been several times. Also, I am not too worried about him losing aligners (if we go this route) since you get up to SIX free replacement aligners.
Other things to know about Invisalign Teen:
It costs the same as traditional braces.
The clear aligners straighten teeth without traditional wires and brackets, but are just as effective.
Because there are no wires and brackets to be broken emergency ortho visits for that reason are eliminated!
The length of treatment is comparable to braces.
Does this sound likes something that might work for your growing kid?
If you would like to do a quick assement online to see if Invisalign may be a good option for you or one of your children, go HERE for the online smile assessment.
Not all orthodontists specialize in Invaslign Teen, but you can go to the Invisalign website to locate experienced Invisalign doctors in your area
Also, check out this great Infographic, Straight Talk: Smart Path to Straight Teeth for a quick reference!
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Have you brought your child in for an orthodontic consultation yet? Have you considered Invisalign for them (or yourself?)
I’ve come to embrace my ‘buck teeth’, but I do wish I had the benefit of choice with Invisalign!
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I want these for me I had braces for almost 4 years and my bottom teeth aren’t straight anymore.
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Oh, I remember the horror or braces. The day I got them, I returned to school and someone started commenting on them while we were lying on the floor watching a movie. I stuck my face down and ended up GETTING THEM CAUGHT IN THE CARPET. I was mortified. Good times. This is a GREAT giveaway!
I LOVE the idea of Invisalign. I hope that if my kids are in need of braces that they can go this route.
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Our new dentist brought up invisalign to both kids at their appointments a couple weeks ago. Unfortunately, we only have ortho insurance until they turn 19 and they are already 17, so they would need to be completed before their 19th bdays. Insurance only covers $1000 for each, too, which means about $6000 out of pocket from us. Highly unlikely we will get them treatment at this point. I just wish our old dentist wasn’t such an old-school ass and had brought it up a few years ago.
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We just learned one of our kiddos is missing FOUR adult teeth and another one has a serious underbite. I thought for sure we would be in the clear since both the hubby and I never had braces. Nope, not so much!
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I have not taken my oldest in yet, but I know it’s time to get all of that checked out. I had braces as an adult – in fact, when I gave birth to my oldest, I had braces still! I looked like a child bride. It was comical. I love the idea of Invisalign. I wish I had known they were the same price as regular braces. Although 10 years ago, they may have been more because I believe they were a newer product when I got mine.
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