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Setting Teens on the Path to Better Oral Health
The teen years can be an important time for orthodontic treatment, as many permanent teeth have come in while the teeth, jaws, and facial structures may still be developing.
An orthodontic evaluation allows us to assess your teen's teeth and bite and identify concerns such as crowding, spacing, or bite problems that may benefit from treatment.
At Hwang Orthodontics, we create personalized treatment plans using braces or Invisalign clear aligners. Treatment may be your teen's first experience with orthodontics or, when needed, the second phase of care following earlier Phase 1 treatment.
Whatever their treatment needs, our goal is to improve tooth and bite alignment while supporting your teen's oral health, function, and confidence as they head into adulthood.
Flexible Payment Plans & Financing Options
At Hwang Orthodontics, we believe that finances should never be a barrier to essential health care. To help our patients manage the cost of orthodontic treatment, we offer flexible payment plans and convenient financing.
Phase 2 Orthodontics for Teens
For teens who previously completed Phase 1 orthodontic treatment, Phase 2 may be recommended once most or all of their permanent teeth have erupted.
During Phase 1, specific developing orthodontic concerns may have been addressed with treatments such as palatal expansion, braces, or Invisalign First. After a period of growth and development, we'll evaluate your teen's smile again to determine whether additional treatment is needed.
When Phase 2 is recommended, treatment focuses on guiding the permanent teeth toward their planned positions and refining the way the upper and lower teeth fit together. Teens who did not have Phase 1 treatment can also begin orthodontic treatment at this stage based on their individual needs.
Treatment options for teens may include Damon braces or Invisalign clear aligners. For significant jaw-related concerns that cannot be addressed with orthodontic treatment alone, our orthodontists may coordinate treatment with an oral and maxillofacial surgeon as part of surgical orthodontic care.
Orthodontic Treatment Options for Teens
We offer both Invisalign clear aligners and braces for our teenage patients.
Braces for Teenagers
Orthodontists have been using braces to straighten teens' teeth for decades to resolve a wide range of orthodontic conditions, from simple to complex.
Invisalign Teen
With a number of special features to suit their busy lives, the Invisalign Teen clear aligner system is designed specifically for the unique needs of teenagers.