{"id":95,"date":"2021-08-31T16:31:14","date_gmt":"2021-08-31T16:31:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cayodentalcare.com\/blog\/?p=95"},"modified":"2025-09-03T20:53:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-03T20:53:23","slug":"back-to-school-tips-for-teens-with-invisalign","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.klassiksmiles.com\/blog\/back-to-school-tips-for-teens-with-invisalign\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Back-to-School Tips for Teens with Invisalign"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Over the summer, you could easily monitor your teen to ensure they were following all of their orthodontist\u2019s recommendations, from brushing consistently to wearing their aligners for 22 hours a day. However, once they start the new semester, the responsibility of staying on track with their treatment timeline shifts solely to them. To set your child up for success, keep reading for four must-know back-to-school tips for teens with Invisalign<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

#1. Buy a Protective Storage Case for Their Aligners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the reasons your teen was likely drawn to Invisalign was their discreet appearance. The only time their clear makeup is not<\/em> an advantage is when their aligners get misplaced. The good news is that storing them in a brightly colored protective storage case can prevent them from breaking or getting accidentally thrown away in the trash can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#2. Pack Them a Dental Care Kit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Once your teen begins Invisalign treatment, they will be expected to brush and floss their teeth after every meal, even lunch. This will keep their teeth (and aligners!) in pristine condition, preventing delays in their treatment plan. Therefore, pack them a dental care kit complete with a travel-sized toothbrush, toothpaste, and floss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#3. Help Them Practice Speaking Clearly Before School Starts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Although Invisalign is more discreet than traditional braces, their presence will be evident by the changes to your child\u2019s speaking pattern. Fortunately, many teens don\u2019t experience a learning curve at all. Those that do can speed up the process by reading aloud and practicing the more difficult words, like \u201csixty,\u201d over and over again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

#4. Get Ahead of the Discomfort<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Orthodontic treatment of any kind, including Invisalign, comes with some level of discomfort. Sadly, this discourages many teens from wearing their aligners for the recommended 22 hours a day. To make the transition to each new tray as seamless as possible, try the below best practices:<\/p>\n\n\n\n