Summer can make starting orthodontic treatment easier
Room in the family schedule to focus on your teen's smile
Summer has a way of creating a much needed reset for families. Between vacations, camp schedules, and slower mornings, families finally have room to tackle the things that get pushed aside during the school year. That means there's finally some time to think about your teen's smile and how best to address those alignment issues that have been troubling you.
Time for kids to adjust to treatment before heading back to school
The summer break also gives teens a chance to ease into orthodontic treatment before the demands of the school year start ramping up again. There’s time to adjust to orthodontic treatment, settle into new routines, and get comfortable with the little habits that become part of everyday life.
Instead of trying to figure all of that out during a busy week of classes, practices, and social plans, summer allows the transition to feel more gradual and less stressful. For many teens, that slower start can make treatment feel much easier to stick with long term.
Choosing the right orthodontic treatment for your teen
So summer is a great time to get your teen's treatment started, but will clear aligners by SimplyClear or Invisalign be right for your teen? Who can you trust to provide the care your son or daughter deserves? And, what happens if an aligner gets lost or damaged?
Those are exactly the kinds of questions you should be asking before your teen starts orthodontic treatment. After all, orthodontic care is a commitment. You want to feel confident not only in the treatment itself, but also in the experience surrounding it. You want something that works for your teen’s lifestyle and helps them feel more comfortable and confident throughout the treatment process.
That's where our experienced team of professionals and the Tend Clear Aligner Guarantee for Kids & Teens come in.
The Tend Clear Aligner Guarantee for Kids & Teens helps keep treatment on track
Lost aligners are part of the deal for kids and teens. So we made a guarantee: Tend patients under 18 get up to three free replacement trays* per case — no questions, no charge. Start your child's smile journey knowing we've got you covered, even when accidents happen.
There are plenty of ways an aligner can go missing. Wrapped in a napkin at an amusement park and accidentally tossed in the trash. Left behind at summer camp. Buried in the garden by the family dog.
For patients 18 and under receiving Invisalign or SimplyClear treatment at Tend, we'll cover the cost of up to three replacement trays per case if an aligner is lost or damaged. So, no matter how your child's clear aligner goes astray, their treatment won't miss a beat.
Why clear aligner treatment at Tend works well for teens
A low-profile orthodontic appliance
At Tend, we've found that SimplyClear and Invisalign's clear aligners work well for teens because they are effective, easy-to-care-for, removable treatment options. Not only that, the barely-there appearance of clear aligners helps many teens feel more confident about their smile during treatment and, as a result, stay consistent with their treatment.
The Tend treatment difference
But successful SimplyClear or Invisalign treatment is about more than just aligners. Teens need support, encouragement, and guidance along the way. Tend teams take the time to help teens build routines that realistically work for their lifestyle while giving parents clear visibility into treatment progress and goals. Combined with advanced digital treatment planning and a more thoughtful care experience, it’s an approach designed to help treatment feel easier and more supportive for everyone involved.
All that said, our team understands that kids and teens are prone to becoming distracted and losing things; after all, young lives can be hectic. That's why they are now offering the Tend Clear Aligner Guarantee for Kids & Teens.
Ready to Explore SimplyClear or Invisalign for Your Teen?
If clear aligner treatment has been on your family’s radar, summer is an ideal time to get started. Schedule a consultation with Tend today and see how clear aligner treatment can fit comfortably into your family’s routine while helping your teen head into the school year with more confidence.
*Disclaimer:
Tend offers a Lost Aligner Guarantee for clear aligner patients who are under the age of 18 at the time of treatment. Under this guarantee, Tend will replace up to three (3) lost aligner trays per aligner case at no charge to the patient or guarantor.
This guarantee applies solely to lost aligner trays and does not cover trays that are damaged, broken, or require replacement due to changes in treatment plan. Replacement trays are subject to clinical review and must be requested through your Tend care team. Tend reserves the right to verify the circumstances of any replacement request prior to fulfillment.
This guarantee is non-transferable, applies per aligner case (not per patient), and may not be combined with other offers or promotions unless otherwise specified. Tend reserves the right to modify or discontinue this guarantee at any time, with or without notice.