4000 SW 34th Ave #B, Amarillo, TX 79109

Orthodontic Care Designed for Teens
By the early teenage years, most permanent teeth have erupted, giving Dr. Chapman a complete picture of a teen's bite and alignment. At the same time, enough jaw growth typically remains to allow treatment to progress efficiently, which is part of why the teenage years remain one of the most common and effective windows for orthodontic treatment.
Starting treatment during this stage also means most alignment and bite issues can be fully addressed before adulthood, when the same corrections often take longer and involve more complex treatment planning.
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Orthodontic Treatment That Keeps Up With a Busy Life
Between school, sports, extracurricular activities, and social events, teens have a lot going on, and orthodontic treatment is designed to work with that schedule rather than against it. Removable options like Spark clear aligners for teens allow aligners to come out for band or choir practice, athletic competitions, and school pictures, then go right back in afterward. For teens choosing traditional braces, a properly fitted mouthguard protects both teeth and braces during contact sports without interrupting treatment progress.
Appointment scheduling is also built around real life, with regular adjustment or check in visits planned to minimize disruption to school and extracurricular commitments whenever possible.
Supporting Confidence During the Teenage Years
The teenage years come with enough social pressure without adding self consciousness about a smile in progress. Whether a teen chooses a more visible traditional braces look or nearly invisible Spark clear aligners, the goal at Dental Group Orthodontics is to help every teen feel comfortable and confident throughout treatment, not just once it's finished.
Clear communication about what to expect at each stage of treatment, paired with a comfortable, welcoming office environment, helps take some of the anxiety out of the process for both teens and parents.
Treatment Options Built Around Teen Life
Traditional Braces
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Spark Clear Aligners
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Caring for Braces or Aligners as a Teen
- Brush and floss thoroughly, especially around brackets and wires, to avoid staining or decay during treatment
- Wear Spark aligners the recommended 20 to 22 hours a day for predictable, on schedule results
- Avoid hard, sticky, or chewy foods that can damage braces or slow progress
- Wear a mouthguard during sports and physical activity
- Attend scheduled adjustment or check in appointments consistently
Insurance and Financing for Teen Orthodontic Treatment
Dental Group Orthodontics works with most major dental insurance providers, and the office is happy to help verify coverage for teen orthodontic treatment ahead of time, since benefits vary depending on the specific plan.
For families without insurance, flexible financing options are also available, including interest-free loans through Amarillo National Bank and no-interest financing through CareCredit, to help make treatment easier to fit into a family budget.
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