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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]As an adult currently in the invisalign process, I think it would be a terrible choice for 99% of teenagers.

Teenagers eat a lot. They drink liquids a lot. They are going to have to remove them and clean their trays a whole lot - or more commonly, not wear their trays because it's too much work to remove, clean, brush, put them back in, every single time you want to have something that isn't clear water.

That, and[b] losing/misplacing their trays is very common[/b] - and [b]they're not exactly easy to replace.[/b] [/quote]

I disagree.  My DD has had them for 18 mos.  She has never lost them.  We had a close call once when we were at a restaurant at Yellowstone and DD set them in a napkin on her tray and there were workers who came around picking up the trays.  We searched through the trash bin in the eating area and pulled them out.  But, even if you lose a set, you just move on to the next set!  Not hard to do at all!

I know DD is not brushing her teeth much.  But, she has had sealants on her teeth -- so that is probably saving her.  No cavities to date and we just saw the regular dentist this past month.  I am not a huge fan of the invisilign for teens b/c I've had to say "why are your aligners sitting here?" many times.  Her reg. dentist said "they should be in your face or in your case."  But, DD didn't get that strong of a message from the orthodontist office, so she has been a slacker.  The up side is that DD was more comfortable in them and never had to restrict foods.  So, there are pros and cons.  But, I would say that many teens can handle it and losing them is not a big deal.[/quote]

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