With Invisalign® First, we can fix crooked teeth and spacing in your child’s smile without the use of brackets and wires, even at age 7.
A Gentle Start to a Healthy Smile
With Invisalign First, early orthodontic treatment no longer has to involve brackets, wires, or uncomfortable appliances. This innovative system is designed specifically for children, typically starting around age 7, to address early spacing, crowding, and developing bite issues while their mouths are still growing.
Invisalign First helps guide your child’s teeth and jaw development gently and effectively, often reducing the need for more complex orthodontic treatment later on.
How does Invisalign First move teeth?
Invisalign First works similarly to Invisalign for teens and adults, but it’s adapted for younger smiles. Your child wears a series of custom-made, clear plastic aligners that gradually move the teeth into healthier positions.
Because children’s teeth and jaws are still developing, they respond more quickly to treatment. That’s why aligners are typically changed every three days instead of every two weeks, allowing for:
- Faster, more efficient tooth movement
- Gentle pressure suited for growing mouths
- Comfortable, predictable progress
Each aligner is designed to accommodate both existing teeth and those that haven’t fully erupted yet.
Why Parents Choose Invisalign First
Parents love Invisalign First because it offers effective early treatment without disrupting daily routines. Key benefits include:
- Lower risk of cavities and white spots compared to traditional braces
- No brackets or wires, meaning fewer emergency visits
- Easier oral hygiene—kids brush and floss as usual
- Greater comfort, with smooth aligners instead of metal components
- Freedom to eat normal foods, as aligners are removed during meals
This makes Invisalign First an excellent option for active kids with busy schedules.
The benefits of using Invisalign First for children
While a child may be less self-conscious about having braces at this age than a teen or adult, Invisalign First still offers many benefits:
- Reduced risk of white spots or cavities forming around or underneath braces
- No need to teach new brushing and flossing habits
- Gentler and more comfortable treatment than braces
- Reduced risk of loose bracket and broken wire emergencies on busy weeks or weekends
- Patients can eat and drink what they please as long as they remove their aligners first. (It’s still advised to maintain a healthy diet low in sugar to keep teeth and gums healthy.)
Common questions about Invisalign First
Because it is a relatively new type of orthodontic treatment, parents of patients generally have lots of questions, including the following:
To see if Invisalign First is right for you, please call our office or click the “Free Consultation” button to schedule an appointment.
Set Your Child Up for a Confident Smile
While a child may be less self-conscious about having braces at this age than a teen or adult, Invisalign First still offers many benefits:
- Reduced risk of white spots or cavities forming around or underneath braces
- No need to teach new brushing and flossing habits
- Gentler and more comfortable treatment than braces
- Reduced risk of loose bracket and broken wire emergencies on busy weeks or weekends
- Patients can eat and drink what they please as long as they remove their aligners first. (It’s still advised to maintain a healthy diet low in sugar to keep teeth and gums healthy.)
