If you have time, do give my article on Invisalign in Singapore a read.
It will tell you everything you need to know about Invisalign so that you and your parents can make a good decision on whether Invisalign is the right system for you. Being able to wear the aligners enough hours a day can be challenging.
For teenagers, Invisalign Teen has blue dots on the aligners, which fade after 2 weeks. This also helps to check if you have been wearing your aligners enough. Invisalign Teen also has special features for youths, and can still work for you even if all of your permanent teeth have not erupted yet. The advantage about Invisalign is that you can eat whatever you want, and it looks great.
I have to agree with Dr Enrica, that there is no age limit for being able to be treated with Invisalign. Having said that, different doctors also have their own preferences, with regards to what type of cases they are comfortable treating with Invisalign. As a mother of 2 boys, I can see that it can be challenging for some youths to commit to a removable device for so many hours a day for 1-2 years. Cost wise, Invisalign is also more expensive than fixed braces.
Have a good discussion with your parents and your orthodontist to decide which system is the best for you. :) Hope this helps!
Warm regards,
Dr Geraldine Lee
