Early Orthodontics With Invisalign For Kids
Bridgeport, New Haven, Danbury, Stratford, Orange, CT
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children begin to see an orthodontist around the age of 7. Around this age, children have a mix of both baby and permanent teeth, and their jaws are still developing, making it easier to determine if their teeth are coming in properly.
While your child may not need to begin treatment at this age, early evaluations allow time to assess the growth and development of your child’s smile and helps to develop a more accurate treatment plan for a healthy, beautiful smile.
As a parent, you want what’s best for your child, and that includes their smile. You may have heard about Invisalign for kids and are wondering if it’s the right choice for your child.
We Are A Top 1% Invisalign Diamond Provider
At CT Braces, we’re proud to be a Diamond Invisalign provider. This means that we have a lot of experience and training in providing this cutting-edge orthodontic treatment. Here are a few things you should know about Invisalign for kids.
How Does Invisalign For Kids Work?
Invisalign for kids functions similarly to how it would for teenagers and adults. Our team at CT Braces will take digital impressions and images of your child’s teeth and mouth at the initial visit. These digital images enable us to detect issues requiring treatment and devise a plan to reach our ultimate objective of a straighter, healthier smile.
Your child should wear their clear aligners for 20 to 22 hours per day. However, they are removable, allowing for much easier eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Your child must practice proper dental hygiene while getting clear aligner treatment in order to achieve optimal results and safeguard oral health.
Our team will arrange progress appointments with your child every few weeks. Their aligners will need to be replaced every two weeks, depending on your orthodontist’s recommendation, to continue treatment.
Each successive tray facilitates the gradual movement of their teeth into their new position. Treatment durations vary for each case, but most patients wear Invisalign for 6 to 18 months.
Who Are The Best Candidates For Invisalign For Kids?
While the majority of parents have at least heard of traditional braces, Invisalign for kids is a relatively new, but rapidly growing, option. Similar to Invisalign for adults and teens, this treatment employs transparent aligners to straighten teeth over time. A parent’s decision to get Invisalign for their child should be made after careful consideration of a number of factors, including:
- Spacing issues
- Under/Overbite
- Overcrowding
- Narrow dental arches
- And much more
Invisalign for kids is intended to provide consistent results and a pleasant experience while addressing the specific needs of developing children. If your child has any of the mentioned teeth-straightening concerns as they grow, they may be an ideal candidate for Invisalign.
Benefits Of Invisalign For Kids
There are numerous advantages to using Invisalign over traditional metal braces on your child’s teeth because the treatment consists of a set of clear, removable aligners that progressively shift the teeth into place.
Invisible Treatment
No one will know your child is getting treatment unless you specifically tell them because the aligners are nearly undetectable. This allows your child to proceed with their treatment without discretion and confidence.
Removable Trays
With Invisalign for kids, the aligners can be taken out so your kid can eat anything they want and still brush and floss their teeth as usual.
Comfortable
With Invisalign, no irritating wires or brackets are involved, making it more comfortable than traditional metal braces.
Faster Treatment
Invisalign treatment is faster than traditional braces, so your child can enjoy their new smile in no time!