Clear aligners straighten teens’ teeth with a series of clear, removable trays instead of metal braces, so treatment fits right into school, sports, and social life. At Robert Stoner Orthodontics in Greensboro, board-certified orthodontists offer both Invisalign and Angel Aligners for teens, with free consultations and flexible financing.
Feeling self-conscious about braces? Your teen does not have to be. Clear aligners are a nearly invisible, low-hassle way to straighten teeth that suits the busy, active lives today’s teens lead. The trays come out for meals, brushing, and big moments like photos and performances, and treatment usually means fewer emergency visits because there are no brackets or wires to break. We offer both Invisalign and Angel Aligners and will help your teen find the right fit.
Why Teens Love Clear Aligners
- Nearly invisible: The clear trays let your teen smile with confidence, in class, in photos, and on game day.
- Comfortable: Custom-fit, smooth plastic with rounded edges means no brackets or wires poking the cheeks and lips.
- Freedom with food: Because the aligners come out to eat, there are none of the diet restrictions that come with braces.
- Easy to keep clean: Your teen simply removes the trays to brush and floss, which supports better dental health during treatment.
- Less time in the chair: With no wires to tighten, there are usually fewer and shorter office visits, so your teen spends more time enjoying life.
How Clear Aligners Work
Clear aligners use a series of trays made from flexible, body-safe thermoplastic to move teeth gradually into their ideal positions. At the first appointment, we take a digital 3D scan (and X-rays when needed) to capture your teen’s smile and design a custom plan. Orthodontics has used removable appliances for decades, but today’s digital planning and custom manufacturing let clear aligners treat a much broader range of cases with far greater precision. Your teen wears each tray up to about 22 hours a day and switches to the next set on the schedule we provide.
Built for an Active Life
Teens are busy, and clear aligners keep up. The smooth, custom trays make it easy to play wind instruments or stay in the game without the worry of wires. For contact sports, your teen should still wear a mouthguard, which we are glad to help arrange, since aligners are not made to protect teeth from impact. Day to day, oral hygiene stays simple: take the trays out, brush and floss, and pop them back in.
Affordable Treatment
A great smile should not break the bank. We are upfront about cost and offer interest-free, in-house payment plans with low or no down payment, manageable monthly options, and CareCredit financing. We are in-network with Cigna and Delta Dental, accept most PPO plans, and welcome HSA and FSA funds. We do not participate in Medicaid or Medicare. We will review your exact cost and coverage at your teen’s free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will clear aligners affect my teen’s speech or sports?
Most teens adjust to their aligners within a few days, and any change in speech fades quickly. The smooth trays are comfortable for instruments and activities. For contact sports, your teen should wear a mouthguard rather than relying on the aligners.
How many hours a day does my teen need to wear them?
For the best results, your teen wears each set of aligners up to about 22 hours a day, taking them out only to eat, drink anything other than water, and brush. Consistent wear is what keeps treatment on schedule.
Is Invisalign or Angel better for teens?
Both are excellent clear-aligner systems that work well for teens. They differ mainly in materials and design, not in results. We will recommend the option that best fits your teen’s case and your budget at the consultation.
Schedule Your Teen’s Free Consultation
Help your teen smile with confidence. Call our Beaman Place office at (336) 274-7649 or our Lake Brandt office at (336) 644-1464, or request a free consultation online. Robert Stoner Orthodontics proudly serves teens and families across Greensboro, Summerfield, and Guilford County.