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5 Reasons Why Teens Love Invisalign®

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2020 is right around the corner and it’s a time for new beginnings for you and your entire family. Many parents of pre-teens and young teenagers know that orthodontics are in their child’s future but may not be aware of all of the options available to them. Invisalign® Teen is one such option that many parents don’t know much about. They (mistakenly) think that Invisalign® is an expensive, cosmetic option for adults.

In fact, Teens love Invisalign® aligners because they are transparent, comfortable, and removable. And here’s some good news for parents: at Cherry Orthodontics, Invisalign® treatment costs the same as treatment with traditional braces. Here are five reasons why teens just love Invisalign®: 

Teens Love Clear Aligners

Let’s be honest: we’re going to cover five reasons teens love Invisalign® but we could really stop right here. Invisalign® aligners are nearly undetectable. We can straighten their teeth without anyone even knowing that they are going through the treatment. This allows your child to skip a lot of the awkwardness we all remember from our own experiences with traditional metal braces. Want to see the end-result? Have your teen check out our cool new SmileView tool for a preview!

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Invisalign® Teen Is A Comfortable Option

Invisalign® is made from a smooth, comfortable material that rests easily in the mouth. The trays are made for ease of wear and are precision-molded to fit your child’s mouth. Teens experience far fewer issues to their teeth, gums, and inner mouth from metal wires and brackets poking them unexpectedly. Soft tissue irritations are dramatically reduced via Invisalign®. 

Invisalign® Suits Your Teen’s Active Lifestyle

Does much of your afternoon and weekend amount to driving your kids to and from practices, clinics, and camps? If your son or daughter is engaged in contact sports, Invisalign® Teen is a safe alternative to traditional braces. We’ll make sure they have a custom mouthguard to replace their Invisalign® tray. They won’t need to change their activities and can continue playing their best!

Teens Love Easier Dental Hygiene

Invisalign® clear aligners can be removed to brush and floss teeth. This makes it far easier to keep up with regular dental hygiene and reduces complications. Your teen can also continue to eat the foods they enjoy. And as a bonus, the removable trays can be regularly cleaned at home, allowing your son or daughter to feel like their mouth is fresher, longer.  

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Fewer Orthodontics Visits

Our teen patients typically spend less time in our office with Invisalign® compared to other treatments. Appointments are usually needed about every 2-3 months with many treatment cases resolving inside of a year. This means more time for your teen to do the activities that they love – and fewer trips to the orthodontist for mom and dad.

Take the First Step On Your Journey

Regardless of which orthodontic treatment you choose, the professionals at Cherry Orthodontics have the experience and expertise to help you select the option that’s right for you and your teen. We are specialists at straightening teeth for both children and adults and take pride in our ability to create beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime. Begin your journey by calling call our office in Bethlehem or Schnecksville at (484) 265-9380, or schedule an appointment online today! We’ll help you select the treatment option that’s best for you or your loved one.

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Invisalign® vs. Braces: Which is Better For You?

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Ever wonder if Invisalign® works better than traditional braces? Is there a big difference in the cost or amount of time it takes to straighten your smile? And how do you finally determine which treatment option is right for you or your child? Cherry Orthodontics is here to break it all down and show you what to keep in mind to choose between the two.

How Invisalign® and Braces Move Your Teeth

The main difference between Invisalign® and traditional metal braces is how they move your teeth, and in so doing, correct your smile. With Invisalign®, you wear a series of computer-generated, clear removable alliances that gradually move your teeth into place as you wear each set. In contrast, traditional braces consist of fixed brackets, wires, and bonding material that our team will adjust over time.

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Reasons to Choose Invisalign®

To help you decide whether to invest in Invisalign® or traditional braces, here are a few situations where Invisalign® may make sense for your case:

If You’re Concerned About Appearance

Let’s be honest: appearance is the most obvious difference between the two. When people think of traditional braces, they usually think of shiny metal brackets and wires. So, for many of our adult patients, Invisalign® is the obvious choice. But what most people don’t know is that ceramic braces now offer many of the appearance benefits of clear aligners. Ceramic braces are similar to traditional metal braces except that they have clear or tooth-colored brackets that straighten your teeth.

If You Play Contact Sports - But Under 2 Hours Per Day

Because of the brackets and wires, getting hit in the face while wearing traditional braces can result in damage to the cheeks, tongue, or lips. Moreover, blunt trauma can lead to broken brackets and repeated trips to the orthodontist. A custom-fitted mouthguard will help prevent many of these injuries. But if you play contact sports for under two hours a day, Invisalign® is a better choice. This is because you can take the removable aligners out before you play.

If You Have a Mild or Moderate Case

Invisalign® is usually recommended for mild to moderate cases (although it can also be used to treat some more serious cases). This means that Invisalign® can work for you for more common problems such as underbites, overbites, gaps, or crowded teeth. To check whether or not you are a good candidate, check out our new Invisalign® Smile Assessment Tool! And as always, the team at Cherry Orthodontics is always here to answer any questions you might have and guide you in the right direction.

If You Have Existing Dental Problems

Studies have found that traditional orthodontic treatment can exacerbate existing dental problems like gum disease or gingivitis. According to researchers, this is often due to how traditional braces impact some patients’ oral hygiene habits. The brackets and wires that cover part of your teeth can make it more difficult to floss requiring more dedication to the task. Invisalign® makes it easier to adhere to proper oral hygiene via removable trays. There’s no excuse for not properly flossing or brushing your teeth!

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Reasons to Choose Traditional Braces

We laid out some reasons you may want to consider Invisalign® but here are a few situations where traditional braces might make more sense.

Is It All About The Benjamins?

This is the one we hear most often at Cherry Orthodontics. The cost of clear aligners has come down to the point where the cost of Invisalign® is comparable to traditional braces. If fact, at our practice, treatment with either or Insivalign® or traditional braces will cost your family the same amount! So if it’s not about the Benjamins anymore, what are some reasons to stick with traditional braces?

You’re Worried About Compliance

Any orthodontic treatment only works when used correctly. Insivalign® aligners require that they be worn 20-22 hours every day for optimal results. If you think your child will take the Invisalign® aligners out and leave them out for an extended period of time so that the hour mark goes regularly unmet, then traditional braces are the way to go. Traditional braces are not removable – so they’re always working! And while they also require upkeep the compliance factors are easier to maintain for younger patients.

If You Have a Severe Case or You Have Impacted Canine Teeth

If you’re one of the millions of Americans with impacted canine teeth then you already know that your teeth may be growing out far above your gum line. While Invisalign® can adjust upper canines that grow higher, more severe cases may require traditional braces treatment. This is just one example of many where the type, degree, and the number of tooth adjustments required will dictate a proper course for correction.

If You Don’t Want To Hang Out With Us Twice A Month

We find it hard to believe, but some people really don’t like taking time out of their day to visit the dentist or orthodontist. Invisalign® patients need to see their treatment provider once or even twice a month to get their new clear aligners. Contrast that with traditional braces where we often meet with patients every 6-8 weeks to adjust brackets and wires. But note: if your bracket becomes unglued or you experience a broken wire you still may need to visit us more often than you’d otherwise like.

Take the First Step On Your Journey

Regardless of which orthodontic treatment you choose, the professionals at Cherry Orthodontics have the experience and expertise to help you select the option that’s right for you. We are specialists at straightening teeth for both children and adults and take pride in our ability to create beautiful smiles that will last a lifetime. Begin your journey by calling call our office in Bethlehem or Schnecksville, or schedule an appointment online today! We’ll help you select the treatment option that’s best for you or your loved one.

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Preview Your New Smile With Invisalign® SmileView™

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Unhappy with your smile? You’re not alone! According to the American Association of Orthodontics, more than one third of Americans are dissatisfied with their smile. Many adults have thought about getting their teeth straightened but aren’t sure where to start. Uncertainty about the results can leave anyone hesitant – will it be worth the cost? What will my smile really look like after orthodontics?

Invisalign® hopes to remove some of that uncertainty with its new smile preview tool: SmileView™, which gives you a good idea of what you could look like with straight teeth. As a certified provider of Invisalign® clear aligners, Cherry Orthodontics is proud to roll out the new SmileView™ tool as a free service to the Lehigh Valley community!

SmileView™ is a Convenient App

The SmileView™ app is designed to be a convenient pre-consultation tool that allows you to easily see how you might benefit from Invisalign® without needing to schedule an office appointment. The process is simple: just take a smiling selfie and upload it to the mobile application. In less than 60 seconds, the app will give you a preview of what you might look like after the Invisalign® process.

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This isn’t simply a case of pasting a fake smile over your natural smile as it maintains the shape and shade of your teeth as it moves them.This is a highly sophisticated imaging tool – one that draws from a database of six million Invisalign® cases to predict the tooth movements you would likely experience during your own treatment. As Dr. Cherry attests, “We are excited to launch the new Smile View simulation tool.  In a matter of seconds, we can simulate the outcome of your personal smile transformation.  It’s true what they say, seeing is believing.“ 

The tool also predicts the light levels on individual teeth to show how much brighter your teeth can seem after they’ve moved out of the shadow of other teeth or from being tilted in your mouth. Combined with regular cleaning and occasional teeth whitening, Invisalign® is a great step toward the smile you’ve always wanted! 

Considering Invisalign® in the Lehigh Valley?

If you are considering Invisalign® in the Lehigh Valley area, we invite you to visit Cherry Orthodontics. We are experienced Invisalign® providers and have been perfecting smiles for children and adults for decades. Treatment options include alternatives to Invisalign such as traditional braces and the Damon Smile ® system.

Here at Cherry Orthodontics it is Dr. William Cherry‘s goal to take the stress out of dental care. Along with our excellent team, we strive to help you feel as if you are one of our orthodontic family. Our warm and inviting atmosphere, along with our dedication to giving you the perfect smile you deserve, is why patients are commenting all the time on how comfortable they feel in our office!

To learn more about the benefits of Invisalign®, call our office in Bethlehem or Schnecksville, or schedule an appointment online today!

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We Love Our Pets!

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WE LOVE getting to know our patients! Each time you come into our office, we’re grateful for the opportunity we have to learn more about you and what makes you smile.

This week, we want to help you get to know us a little bit better too by introducing you to something we love: our pets!

Get To Know Our Pets!

Man’s best friend comes in all shapes and sizes! Here’s a few stories about our furry friends.

We Want To Hear About Your Fuzzy Friends!

Whether you’re a cat person, a dog person, or anything in between, we’d love to hear about your pets too! Tell us why you love your pets in the comments below or share a photo with us on Facebook!

Thank you for being our valued patients and friends!

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We Love What We Do!

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WE LOVE OUR PATIENTS!

During each visit, we have the opportunity to not only treat your smile, but also to get to know you a little bit better.

This month, we want to give you the same opportunity! We’d like to share with you why we love our job.

Thank You For Lightening Up Each Day!

Sincerely, we believe we have the greatest patients we could ever ask for. Seeing your friendly faces each day is a joy and we love each opportunity we have to visit with you. If you have a question for one of our team members or would like to share a positive experience you’ve had in our office leave a comment below or on our Facebook page! We’d love to hear from you.

We love our job and we love our patients!

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