Learn all about orthodontic treatment with clear aligners and braces at Tend Dental.
Summer is one of the easiest times for teens to begin orthodontic treatment. With fewer school demands and more flexibility in family schedules, it’s easier to settle into new routines before the school year begins. Learn how SimplyClear or Invisalign treatment, combined with the Tend Clear Aligner Guarantee for Kids & Teens, can help families start treatment with confidence.
Thanks to modern innovations, straightening your teeth has never been easier, faster, or more discreet. Two of the most popular options? Lingual braces (which go behind your teeth) and clear aligners (like Invisalign ®). While both deliver impressive results, they offer different patient experiences. So how do you know which is right for you?
Many parents who went through traditional orthodontic treatment in their teens remember that cringeworthy feeling of showing up at school with braces. But now, many teens can achieve a straighter, healthier smile without the self-conscious feelings that often come along with traditional braces.
Straightening your teen’s smile doesn’t have to look or feel the way it used to. With options like clear aligners alongside traditional braces, today’s treatments are designed to fit more comfortably and still be effective. Here’s what to know before getting started.
Straighten your smile with clear, removable Invisalign aligners, guided every step of the way by the person who knows your smile best: your dentist.
You did it! You made it to the end of your smile straightening journey! Right now, your teeth are in the exact position that your doctor intended. But without proper maintenance, they can drift back.
Before you come in to have your first Invisalign aligner placed, there are a few things to keep in mind.
Orthodontics isn’t just about straight teeth, and it doesn’t always start in the teen years. Learn how early orthodontic treatment can shape your child’s smile, breathing, and development from the very beginning.
Can SimplyClear or Invisalign fix overbites and underbites? Our Tend team explains how clear aligners compare to braces, expected timelines, and whether they’re right for your bite.
Thinking about Invisalign and wondering when you’ll start seeing a difference? This guide walks you through what to expect, how long treatment usually takes, and simple ways to help your aligners do their best work.
