Most people associate orthodontic treatment with teenagers or preteens.

When looking at a group of young teens you will likely see a high percentage of them wearing some sort of orthodontic appliance. The fact is that the largest percentage of patients in orthodontic care are teens. The goal of Phase II Orthodontic Treatment for Teens is to position all the adult teeth in the proper alignment to maximize their appearance and function. Most often this phase of treatment will include braces or Invisalign.

In the past most people associated teen orthodontic care with metal braces, but that has all changed. With the advent of aligners, braces that go behind the teeth and clear braces, no one has to know that you are straightening your teeth.

Invisalign Teen and Lingual (behind the teeth) braces are two of the fastest growing alternatives to traditional metal braces. Dr. Mario Paz offers both. In fact, Dr. Paz specializes in alternatives to traditional braces.

After this phase of orthodontic care, every patient is given a set of retainers that will be worn for a period of time to allow the teeth to settle into their final positions.