Orthodontics For Teens

Yes. Many people undergo orthodontic treatment during their teens. Depending on your teen's orthodontic issue, we can complete a thorough assessment and recommend treatment options such as traditional braces, Invisalign Teen, or treatment for temporomandibular joint issues or sleep apnea. 

We offer a wide range of orthodontic treatment options, including braces and Invisalign clear aligners as well as treatment for temporomandibular joint disorder and sleep apnea.

Traditional braces and clear aligners such as Invisalign Teen® can address and treat all of the same bite issues including crowding, spaces in teeth, overbites, underbite, and crossbite. We also offer treatment for temporomandibular joint issues and sleep apnea. 

Braces are a traditional orthodontic treatment option that can treat a wide range of oral and orthodontic health issues. Made of wires and brackets that work together, braces gradually move your teeth into their proper positions by applying constant but gentle pressure. They are non-removable and require periodic adjustments at an orthodontist's office. 

Invisalign clear aligners can be used to straighten teeth and change the appearance of your smile. 

3D computer imaging technology is used to create a customized treatment plan that will guide the movement of your teeth into their final corrected positions, without relying on metal braces. 

A series of clear plastic aligners will be made to fit your teeth during each stage of your treatment process. These clear aligners are typically difficult for the average person looking at your smile to detect. Invisalign aligners can also be removed so patients can brush, floss, eat and drink. 

Along with adults, teens can also develop issues with their temporomandibular joint and experience jaw and facial pain, degenerative changes, pain or ringing in the ears, headaches, and other symptoms. 

At Vincelli Orthodontics, we can offer treatment options including bite splints or bite adjustments, teeth reshaping or corrective bite surgery, depending on a teenager's specific issues and assessment outcomes. 

Yes. Undergoing orthodontic treatment can help to correct misaligned teeth and jaws. Our orthodontists at Vincelli Orthodontics can also recommend a custom-fitted oral appliance to allow for easier breathing while your teen sleeps. 

This can have positive health implications beyond oral health, including improved attention and learning, and better mental and physical health in the short and long term.

Sleep apnea in teens can cause a range of problems, from attention and hyperactivity issues to aggression, altered immune responses and cardiovascular problems in the long term. 

This potentially life-threatening sleep disorder needs to be treated early to avoid lifelong health implications. Our Calgary & Canmore orthodontists can offer custom-made oral appliances to help improve oxygen flow and prevent teens from waking during the night. These are typically most effective for patients with mild to moderate sleep apnea. 

Our orthodontists in Calgary & Canmore can perform a thorough orthodontic assessment to determine your teen's specific condition and treatment needs. 

Every patient's treatment needs are unique, but for most people orthodontic treatment lasts for between 12 and 24 months. 

The treatment plan and its duration will be based on the outcome of this assessment. 

A teenager's individual needs will factor in to the cost of their orthodontic treatment. There is no standard fee for treatment. During a comprehensive orthodontic examination, our orthodontists can assess your teen's treatment needs and quote a fee relevant to the treatment plan required. 

We offer financing options to help meet your family's budget. 

Depending on the treatment option you choose, your teen may need to make a few small changes while undergoing orthodontic treatment. 

With braces, certain chewy, crunchy or sticky, or hard foods such as licorice, candy, caramel, gum and popcorn should be avoided. 

Whether your teen has braces or Invisalign, they will need to practice excellent oral hygiene such as brushing and flossing regularly to avoid plaque buildup and oral health problems occurring during their treatment.