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208 E Houston St
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    • Home
    • About
    • Patient Information
    • COVID-19 Info
    • Services
      • View all Services
      • ClearCorrect Braces
      • Dental Checkup
      • Dental Crowns and Dental Bridges
      • Dental Implants
      • Dental Veneers and Dental Laminates
      • Dentures and Partial Dentures
      • Emergency Dentist
      • Full Mouth Reconstruction
      • Invisalign Dentist
      • Kid Friendly Dentist
      • Laser Dentistry
      • Root Canal Treatment
      • Smile Makeover
      • Snap-On Smile
      • Teeth Whitening
      • Zoom Teeth Whitening
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      • Alternative to Braces for Teens
      • Dental Anxiety
      • Do I Have Sleep Apnea?
      • Do I Need a Root Canal?
      • I Think My Gums Are Receding
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      • Options For Replacing Missing Teeth
      • Oral Cancer Screening
      • Oral Hygiene Basics
      • What Can I Do to Improve My Smile?
      • What Do I Do If I Damage My Dentures?
      • What Should I Do If I Chip My Tooth?
      • When Is a Tooth Extraction Necessary?
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Cleveland Is Invisalign Teen Right for My Child?

Is Invisalign Teen Right for My Child?

Is Invisalign Teen Right for My Child?

At Jones Family Dentistry, we offer Invisalign Teen® as a solution for straightening teeth. Parents may call our dental office looking for information, wondering if Invisalign® can sufficiently straighten their child’s teeth. Orthodontics is familiar and still effective but Invisalign® is relatively new and most parents never had access to this solution. If you are in this situation, the best way to find out about your child’s options is to call (281) 205-5392 and schedule an appointment. We are located in the 77327 area and are happy to answer any questions that you may have.

Here are some that we are asked on a regular basis:

Can Invisalign Teen® actually straighten teeth?
Yes, it most definitely can. Teeth are moved using consistent pressure. With braces, the pressure is applied using metal brackets and wires. Invisalign® uses a series of clear aligners that slip around the teeth like retainers. They work as effectively as braces to solve mild to severe cases of crooked teeth and alignment issues. The key is that you must bring your child to a dentist that is trained in how to administer the Invisalign® treatment.
Are they old enough?
In order for your teen to wear Invisalign® they need to have all of their permanent teeth. At Jones Family Dentistry, we can examine them and let you know whether or not it is the right time to get started. Most of the time, Dr. Jones will recommend Invisalign® starting in high school.
Is my teen responsible enough?
Any time that someone uses orthodontics to straighten their teeth, there is a level of responsibility necessary to ensure that the process goes smoothly. In most cases, teenage patients are incredibly responsible and statistically, most teens will wear their aligners for 21 hours a day. However, there are cases in which the teenage patient does not wear the aligners properly and faces issues because of it. If your child tends to be more absent-minded than not, traditional braces may be a better solution because they are permanently secured to the teeth and you only need to remind them to brush and floss carefully. With Invisalign Teen®, there are significant conveniences that are associated with this solution and the biggest ones come from the fact that the aligners are removable. Teens love this! They can act, behave, look, and eat like normal because the aligners come out. At Jones Family Dentistry, we encourage this convenient solution for our teenage and adult patients. However, knowing that something comes out, also means that they have to remember to put it back in. That is where the responsibility piece comes into play. If they lose an aligner, it can be replaced. The challenge is that if they simply forget to wear it, the process will not work. For this reason, it is important to evaluate the responsibility level and overall personality of your child to determine if they are ready. If you live in the Cleveland area, bring them in for a consultation. We can have a heart to heart, let them know what the treatment entails and see if we can get them to commit to wearing the aligners. They may surprise you by how committed they are, once they see this as an alternative to traditional braces.

Check out what others are saying about our Invisalign® Teen services on Yelp: Invisalign® Teen Cleveland.

I was told that Invisalign will not work for my teen. Should I get a second opinion?
Absolutely. At Jones Family Dentistry, Dr. Jones can evaluate and examine your teen to let you know whether or not they are a good candidate for Invisalign®. When you meet with a dentist, it is difficult to know how much training they have on this particular product. While your general dentist may do an excellent job with preventative care or restorations, Invisalign® may be new to their practice. This is why you should always seek a second opinion when told that you or your child cannot have a specific treatment you are interested in.

How do I get started with Invisalign®?
The process is simple. Call 281-205-5392 and schedule an appointment with our 77327 dental office. Dr. Jones can examine your teen, let you know if they are ready for Invisalign® now, or when they will be. Next, we will discuss all of the steps involved in the process with you and your teen, so that everyone understands what to expect. There will be some paperwork to sign and financial considerations to discuss with our office manager. If you need help financing the treatment, let us know now so that we can help you find a solution.

Next, we will schedule a visit to take digital images of your teen’s mouth, along with measurements. These images will be uploaded into the computer so that we can begin to project out the treatment plan. Step by step, we plan for how the teeth will move from where they are today to where they are supposed to be. This takes time but is critically important for ensuring that they move in a set and steady pattern. This information will then be sent to the Invisalign® lab where they will produce a series of customized aligners. Each aligner is designed to move your teen’s teeth. One aligner will make a slight difference in their position but when worn in a series, they will move their teeth into a perfectly straight position. Once all of the aligners have been created to our specifications, they will be delivered in a series for your teen to wear and then switch out at home. Typically, each aligner is worn for two weeks until it becomes loose and then needs to be switched out for the next one in the series. By following our careful instructions and keeping regularly scheduled appointments, your teen can have a beautiful smile in no time.

To learn more about Invisalign Teen® and whether it is right for your child, call (281) 205-5392 and schedule an appointment with our Cleveland, Texas dental office. At Jones Family Dentistry we can answer all of your questions, ensure that their treatment goes smoothly, and help your teen to gain a bright and beautiful smile.

Helpful Related Links

  • American Dental Association (ADA). Glossary of Dental Terms. 2015
  • American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD). Home Page. 2015
  • Invisalign®. How Invisalign Works. 2016
  • Invisalign®. Take the Smile Assessment. 2016
  • WebMD. WebMD’s Oral Care Guide. 2015

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We are OPEN now with our regular office hours Monday - Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm and Thursday 8am - 2pm starting Monday May 11, 2020.

You will see some changes when it is time for your next appointment in order to increase safety for all. How we schedule, and how we greet and meet you will be different. The "new" normal maybe different from the "old" normal, however, your quality and level of care is one that will NOT change. As always, our goal is to provide high quality dentistry to each and every patient while maintaining a personal and caring relationship that we still treasure with each of you.

Before you arrive, please take your temperature. Anyone with a temperature of over 100.4 degrees may not be seen. You will,also, be asked some screening questions.

Upon arrival of your appointment, please remain in your vehicle and call or text us at 281-592-1500. State regulations now require that ONLY scheduled patients be allowed into the dental office. For minors or patients who need extra assistance, one parent or caretaker wearing a mask may enter the office after screening.

We will then notify you when the patient should come to our front door. We will then check everyone's temperatures, sanitize hands and take a short health history for every person that enters the office. Our entire staff will also be screened prior to each work day.

Social distancing protocols will be in effect throughout our office. Magazines and coffee items will no longer be available in the waiting room as they are difficult to disinfect. Our new attire may resemble something from a Star Wars movie, clinical jackets, gloves, mask and face shields! Despite these changes, we hope you still find that our fun, light-hearted personality will shine throughout the office.

Appointments will be managed to allow for social distancing between patients. This may result in fewer options for you when scheduling your appointments. We kindly ask if you are unable to keep your appointment time, please notify us as soon as possible, so we can offer it to another patient. We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you.

We are so happy to be back and here for your dental needs. Call to schedule your appointments. If family members can schedule together, this will help with scheduling and manage sterilization quicker in our office.

We are so grateful for our amazing staff, family, friends and patients. Everyone has faced challenges, fears, and uncertainties these past few weeks and yet we will rise to the top, despite these difficulties. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming you back.

Dr. Scott Jones, Regina Coats, RDH, Charlei, Kate, Teresa, and Michele

Jones Family Dentistry

208 East Houston Street

Cleveland, Texas 77327

281-592-1500