Free Your Teen! 3 Key Freedoms with ClearCorrect

Teenagers are in a strange transition phase. While they still fit in the child age group in many ways, they crave responsibility and freedom. In the past, teens who needed orthodontic treatment had no other choice but to get metal braces, but these come with a long list of restrictions and rules as well as a more childish look. Instead, ClearCorrect involves clear plastic aligners to correct misalignment, offering several important freedoms for teens.

The Freedom to Look “Normal”

During these formative years, your teen is probably concerned about fitting in as much as possible. They often perceive anything that could make them stand out in an unfavorable way as detrimental to their social status. Metal braces are a prime example of something that could attract the wrong kind of attention.

However, with ClearCorrect, your teen’s smile will continue looking like it always has—with subtle changes occurring over time. The clear plastic is hardly visible, giving your child a little more confidence when they likely need it most.

The Freedom to Choose the Foods Your Teen Wants

With traditional brackets and wires, certain foods are off limits, including gum, gummy candy, popcorn, corn on the cob, uncut apples, and chips, just to name a few. During this rebellious phase of your child’s development, they may wish to break the rules and have these foods, potentially causing delays, cavities, and other problems in their treatment plan.

In contrast, with ClearCorrect, your teen is free to eat basically anything they want because the aligners should be removed beforehand. With this flexibility, your teen doesn’t have to feel limited or restricted, helping them feel more enthusiastic about reaching their goal. Hopefully, this freedom also motivates them to take care of their aligners and teeth during treatment.

The Freedom to Brush and Floss as Usual

Getting teens to consistently brush and floss their teeth may be a struggle normally, but it becomes even more of a challenge when they have to work around cumbersome brackets and wires. Not only does oral hygiene take longer, but it can be more frustrating and difficult to do a thorough job cleaning their teeth.

ClearCorrect keeps oral hygiene simple. Your teen can brush and floss as they always have. In fact, they will need to do it more often throughout the day, which can make for faster dental checkup and cleaning appointments.

Although your teen may not be ready to become a full-fledged adult yet, they may be ready to assume the responsibility and freedoms that ClearCorrect offers. So, consider these plastic aligners instead of metal braces for your teen today!

About the Practice

At Coastal Pediatric Dentistry, both Dr. James Forester and Dr. Natalie Vander Kam are board-certified pediatric dentists. As a result, they are highly trained in treating children ranging from infants to teenagers. For older patients, we are happy to offer ClearCorrect treatment to realign mild to moderate cases of crooked, gapped, or crowded teeth. If you and your teen are interested in ClearCorrect, contact our San Luis Obispo office online or call us at 805-592-2020.