Adolescent Treatment
Wondering what happens when your teen comes in for orthodontic treatment? When they first come into our Willowbrook, Morton Grove office, Dr. Yue and our team will get to know your teen, take pictures of their teeth, take radiographic (X-ray) images of their mouth, and possibly make a model of their bite. Then, we’ll develop a treatment plan and discuss every option with you and your teen. May it be with traditional metal braces or clear aligners, we will create a customized treatment plan to fit their smile goals and lifestyle.
Types Of Teen Treatments
Metal Braces
Metal Braces need no introduction. But you might be surprised to find they're smaller and lighter than ever. They may even offer some customized options, like colored elastic ties on the brackets.
Clear Braces
Clear Braces feature brackets made of ceramic or composite materials which blend in with your teeth, making them harder to notice. They're suitable in many situations, but they cost a little more.
Clear Aligners
Clear Aligners for teens is a series of removable, clear plastic trays that gradually straighten teeth as they're worn (for 22 hours per day). Formerly recommended only for adult patients, they now come with special features — like compliance indicators to tell how often you've been wearing them — that make them appropriate for teens in some situations. The advantage: they're practically invisible!
Lingual Braces
Lingual Braces offer the most unnoticeable form of orthodontic treatment because they are attached to the back (tongue side) of the teeth, where they cannot be seen at all.
Other Appliances
Other orthodontic appliances may be recommended in some cases, where major tooth or jaw movement is needed. They can range from small devices that fit inside the mouth to external headgear. But don't worry: You'll get used to them, and they're temporary — but they provide a long-term benefit in a short time.
