Invisalign treatment for kids is exactly what it sounds like—an orthodontic treatment that can be used before any other type of treatment is needed. This advanced option is designed for children between the ages of 7 and 10 who would benefit from treatment before all of their adult teeth come in.
How Invisalign Treatment For Kids Works
Invisalign treatment for kids works just like all of the other levels of the Invisalign system, just on a smaller, faster scale. Clear plastic aligners created specifically for your child’s teeth are worn at least 22 hours a day and gradually shift the teeth into proper alignment. Each aligner is slightly different than the last, creating continuous, gentle movement until the teeth are in their desired positions.
Normally each aligner, or set of aligners if the top and bottom teeth are both being treated, is worn for one to two weeks, depending on your orthodontist’s recommendation.
Does Invisalign Treatment First Make Sense For My Child?
The first question many parents have about this orthodontic treatment is if children are responsible enough to wear the aligners as needed to be effective. Surprisingly, the answer is yes. Some of our best patients are our younger patients, and when it comes to listening to instructions and following rules from other adults, especially someone like an orthodontist, they are amazingly compliant. They may also feel more “grown-up” because their treatment is similar to what teens and adults use, making them act more responsibly.
For children who are candidates, there are many benefits to using Invisalign aligners first instead of other early prevention methods.
- Children have no food restrictions since the aligners are removed when eating and drinking. This can be a serious advantage for parents of selective eaters!
- No special brushing or flossing is required. Simply rinse and gently brush the aligners with lukewarm water, then brush and floss and floss your teeth as usual.
- Children are able to retain their natural smiles. When wearing traditional braces, the appliances are highly visible, which may make some patients self-conscious. However, Invisalign treatment is designed to be discreet, so most people may not even notice your child is wearing the aligners!
- Children and adult patients alike often say Invisalign aligners are more comfortable than wearing braces or a different type of appliance because there are no brackets or rough edges to irritate the inside of the mouth.
Is Invisalign Treatment First Right for Your Child?
This question can only be answered after having your child’s teeth and mouth examined and consulting with an orthodontist. Some more serious issues may respond better to traditional Phase I treatments, so the severity of any issues needing correction will be taken into account when your orthodontist makes a treatment recommendation.
The other factor is your child. Will they take their treatment seriously enough to wear the aligners all day, every day? And are they responsible enough to not lose their aligners if they take them out at school to eat lunch or at a friend’s house to brush their teeth? Only you and your child can answer these questions. Remember, our team is here for you every step of the way and our goal is to ensure your child finds the treatment option that best suits their individual needs.
To learn more about this removable, comfortable treatment option, schedule a free consultation for your child at one of our convenient locations throughout Charleston.
Invisalign® Treatment For Kids Reviews
My experience with Charleston Orthodontics was great! I got my appointment very quickly and my transition from my previous ortho to them was very smooth and hassle free. The staff was very friendly and professional, the payment process was super easy (& much less than I expected), & swapping my braces out went by extremely fast. Every appointment was a breeze & truly enjoyed the staff! I am now completed my treatment and I am more than satisfied with my results! Highly recommend
Trinity love her braces.I watch everything that you guys do to her teeth and it’s totally different from Creston Dental.Trinity said you guys are the best
We’ve had such a wonderful experience with Charleston Orthodontics. The entire staff there is incredible, especially Ms Meghan and Dr Lee! My son is on the younger side (8) and they are always so patient with him. He enjoys going to his appointments and has loved the entire experience of expander, braces and retainer. Thanks for all that you do!
I cant not remember her name but she knows who she is… my son and I came for a consultation for my son to get braces AGAIN…. Side note… I have this thing where his name is pronounced incorrectly alot of time and often when I correct others they catch a attitude and get highly offended… I want to say thank you for correcting yourself with pronuncing his name but not only that.. that just set the tone for the appointment…. Everything she did was personable… I didnt feel pressured to hurry into an agreement for his braces, I also had my younger som my babyboy with me and you know that 3 years old can get kind of touchy and like to adventure off sometimes….. she made me feel very comfortable even when he was “being a kid” it was like he could do no wrong and you know it came from a genuine place ….. Im sooooo sorry I can not remember her name to recognize her but she knows who she is and thank you!!! The little things matter more than you think and just from that experience it made me decide even more like yeaaaaaaaa this is the place to be because just from that experience, I know they are going to take care of my oldest especially with his smile!! See you guys soon for our next appointment
We love Charleston Orthodontics. The staff is AWESOME. So accommodating and friendly. Made the braces experience for both our kids super smooth. They even knew to give them sunglasses to wear when they came in because their futures are so bright. (Sorry. I’m a dad. I don’t know how to turn the dad jokes off.)
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