ProviderWhat Is Invisalign First?
Invisalign First is a phase 1 orthodontic treatment option designed especially for the growing smiles of children between six and 10 years of age.
This innovative treatment option simultaneously straightens teeth and expands the arches, guiding the healthy development of your child's mouth.
Early orthodontic intervention using Invisalign First allows us to eliminate or reduce the need for more invasive and extensive treatment later on in your child's development.
Invisalign First can correct teeth crowding and spacing irregularities, protrusions, and issues with arch development. It can even help resolve teeth grinding, thumb sucking, and sleep apnea in some cases.
The Importance of Early Orthodontics for Kids
Children with developing orthodontic issues often benefit from early orthodontic intervention to prevent or reduce the need for more extensive treatment later in life. Invisalign First may be part of your child's early orthodontic treatment at Douglas Orthodontics.
The Invisalign First Process
Invisalign straightens teeth by applying gentle, consistent pressure to the teeth over time without the need for metal brackets and wires.
Treatment comes in the form of a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners. Each aligner plays its specific role and is then switched out for the next one until the desired results are achieved.
How is Invisalign First Different?
Invisalign First has an overall smaller construction than standard Invisalign, to fit baby teeth.
It also has an Eruption Compensation feature that allows the aligners to accommodate both the natural loss of individual baby teeth and the eruption of adult teeth seamlessly.
Here are a few features of Invisalign First that may make it a great choice for kids:
- No friction from metal brackets or poking wires.
- Removable aligners that make it easier to maintain thorough oral hygiene.
- Removable aligners also mean none of the food restrictions that come with braces.
- Clear plastic aligners that are discreet when worn for more self-conscious kids.