Clear Aligners For Teens
Specialist-led orthodontic treatment that fits conveniently around school, sport and all that a busy teenage life brings.
Teen Aligner Treatment
The teenage years can be a great time to explore orthodontic treatment. At Urban Smile, our clear aligner treatment for teens offers a discreet option that can fit around school, sport and everyday life.
Whether your teen has crowded teeth, gaps or bite concerns, their treatment will be planned around their individual smile needs.
Our team will assess their teeth and bite, explain their options and create a personalised clear aligner treatment plan if they’re suitable.
Why Choose Clear Aligners for Teens?
Unlike traditional braces, clear aligners are virtually invisible and removable, making them a popular choice for teenagers who want to straighten their teeth without metal brackets and wires.
Clear aligners are custom-made to gradually move teeth into their ideal position through a series of comfortable, removable aligners.
Benefits of Clear Aligners for Teenagers
- Virtually invisible, so most people won’t notice them.
- Removable for eating, drinking and brushing.
- No food restrictions.
- Easier to maintain good oral hygiene.
- Smooth, comfortable design with no metal brackets or wires.
- Fewer appointments than traditional braces.
- Designed to fit around busy school, sport and social schedules.
Is My Teen Suitable for Clear Aligners?
Many teenagers are candidates for clear aligners.
Treatment may be suitable for concerns including:
- Crowded teeth
- Gaps between teeth
- Crooked or rotated teeth
- Overbite
- Underbite
- Crossbite
- Open bite
The best way to determine whether clear aligners are suitable is with a Free comprehensive consultation, where we’ll assess your teen’s smile, confirm eligibility and discuss the most appropriate treatment plan.
At-home monitoring for less time out of school
Our orthodontic model combines in-person appointments with the DentalMonitoring App, so our clinical team can monitor your teen’s progress remotely between visits.
This may mean fewer routine in-person appointments for your teen, making it easier to fit treatment around school and busy family schedules.
Consultation required to assess eligibility. Our Specialist Orthodontists will design a treatment plan for your teen.
Teen Aligner Treatment FAQs
Many teenagers can begin treatment once most or all of their permanent teeth have erupted. During their consultation, we’ll determine whether the timing is right for your teen to begin treatment.
For many orthodontic concerns, clear aligners can be just as effective as traditional braces when worn as directed. The most suitable treatment depends on your teen’s individual smile. A consultation is required to assess suitability.
Yes. Clear aligners can be removed to wear a custom sports mouthguard for contact sports, making them an excellent option for active teenagers.
We use Dental Monitoring to keep your teens treatment on track week to week, meaning less in person appointments can be required so treatment fits in with day to day life.
Clear aligners are recommended to be worn for around 22 hours a day, including while sleeping, and removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing and flossing. Consistent wear helps keep your treatment progressing as planned.