Why Invisalign?
At some point during the teen years, your child’s focus shifts to their appearance and it’s no secret that one of the first things people notice is their smile. If your child’s teeth are crooked, they are likely to be self-conscious and avoid asking questions in class, interacting, or even speaking. In fact, research shows that children who are unhappy with the way their teeth look avoid smiling and may even withdraw from their peers.
Research has proven that by improving a physical trait, such as crooked teeth, things such as social interactions, self-esteem, and even attitude are also improved. Invisalign is a great way to improve your child’s smile, which protects their confidence when it comes to socializing and interacting- while giving them the confidence to do it all.
What Causes Crooked Teeth?
There are several things that can cause teeth to be crooked, including:
- Prolonged thumb-sucking/pacifier use
- Injury/trauma to the jaw
- Genetics/heredity
- Poor nutrition
- Poor dental care
- Jaw size
Additionally, sometimes baby teeth either come in crooked or become crooked because they are too small to fill the space allocated to them. That being said, just because baby teeth are crooked does not mean that permanent teeth will be as well. If your child’s permanent teeth are crooked, consider Invisalign invisible aligners as a treatment option to boost their confidence.
How Crooked Teeth Affect Your Child’s Confidence?
If your child is displeased with their appearance due to crooked teeth, they may not smile with their mouth open and may hesitate to laugh out loud. If they are embarrassed about their teeth, they may not do the things they love and may not engage in activities that they enjoy, such as joining the choir or debate team, running for class president, and so much more. A school presentation may be a source of anxiety for them and they may avoid making new friends.
Self-confidence is important because it has an effect on the activities that your child engages in. If you want to give your child a boost of self-esteem, consider Invisalign aligners to straighten their crooked teeth.
How Can Invisalign Aligners Improve Your Child’s Self-Esteem?
When it comes to Invisalign aligners or braces, most parents approach it as a medical or health issue. While it is true that straight teeth mean a healthier mouth, most of the time, teens are more focused on how straight their teeth are instead of how much easier it is to clean straight teeth than it is to clean crooked ones.
As a general rule, the teen years are hard, and even when they are surrounded by friends and have supportive parents and other family members, they may struggle with self-esteem. Below, we’ll look at 5 ways that Invisalign braces can boost your child’s self-confidence.
Straight Teeth Mean a More Beautiful Smile
If your teen doesn’t like how their teeth look because they are crooked, misaligned, or uneven, they may try to hide them and avoid smiling with their teeth showing. However, by having their teeth straightened, they are less likely to feel that way. Instead of hiding their smile, they will be proud of it. Something that once damaged their self-esteem becomes something they love and want to show off every chance they get.
Smiling Increases Confidence
When your child smiles more, it shows their confidence- but it also increases their confidence as well. Research has shown that not only does body language affect how people perceive you, but it also affects the person. Therefore, if your child has low self-esteem and that self-esteem is connected to their appearance, giving them a smile they love to show off is a great way to increase their confidence. Smiling will show others that your child is confident- but it will also make them feel more confident as well.
Provides Your Teen with Responsibility
Invisalign aligners are not like metal braces. They can be removed. However, they still must be worn for at least 22 hours a day. Making your teen 100% responsible for making sure they take care of their aligners like they are supposed to and watching them fulfill that responsibility will increase their self-esteem. Sure, you can nag them all you want and check up on them when it comes to their treatment, it’s important to understand that whether or not they comply with treatment so they can reap the benefits is up to them.
When they do comply and take responsibility for their actions, they can be proud of their results because they were responsible for achieving them.
No Danger of Food Getting Stuck in the Aligners
When it comes to metal braces, the most annoying thing is not the discomfort or the adjustments, but the fact that food gets stuck in them. Even when you follow the instructions from the orthodontist to the letter, there’s always a risk of food getting left behind. Having metal braces is embarrassing enough, but getting food stuck in them is even more so. However, with Invisalign clear aligners, your teen doesn’t have to worry about this. They can take them out when they are eating and pop them back in after brushing their teeth. They don’t have to deal with getting food particles off brackets.
Can Still Engage in their Favorite Activities
If your child has been playing an instrument or participating in a sport for some time, it can be extremely disheartening to have to relearn the instrument or make adjustments to the way they play the sport because of metal braces. However, if you choose Invisalign clear aligners to straighten your child’s teeth, they don’t have to worry about any of that. In fact, they don’t really have to make any changes at all to their life.
Conclusion: Why you should get Invisalign aligners?
Crooked teeth in children and teens are quite common. In younger children, it may not be such an issue because they typically still have their baby teeth and just because baby teeth are crooked doesn’t mean that permanent ones will also be perfectly aligned.
However, with older children and teens, it becomes an issue- especially when they start focusing on their appearance. Invisalign clear aligners are best for boosting your child’s self-esteem.
