Early Intervention, Lifetime Results.
Why Invisalign Firstfor Children?
For some children, Invisalign First is a great alternative to traditional braces and kids may find it fits comfortably into their daily life.
What Is Invisalign First?
Invisalign First is a line of clear aligners made especially to help straighten children’s teeth as they develop.
With Invisalign First, we can help correct issues with protrusions, teeth crowding and spacing irregularities, arch development, and expansion.
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends that kids have their first orthodontic evaluation at the age of 7 so treatment can commence while their jaws are still malleable and growing.
Invisalign First is a form of early orthodontic treatment that can guide your child’s teeth into their correct positions — while their smile is still developing.
If we can detect and treat orthodontic issues early, we may be able to eliminate or reduce the need for more invasive and extensive orthodontic treatment later in your child’s development.
Why Invisalign First for Children?
Correct Misalignment
Treat a variety of issues with misaligned teeth in developing children, including irregular spacing of teeth, narrow dental arches, and crowding.
Maximize Comfort
The aligners are made of smooth, comfortable material that is custom-fitted to your child’s teeth helping to avoid the discomfort or friction of brackets or poking wires.
Removable Convenience
Removable aligners allow kids to brush and floss normally without navigating around fixed brackets, making it much easier to maintain excellent oral hygiene.
Healthier Sleep
Help kids achieve a straighter smile and healthier sleep; help resolve ongoing problems with sleep apnea and teeth grinding.
How Invisalign First Work
These removable orthodontic appliances are designed to accommodate children’s growing smiles as they progress through orthodontic treatment.
Using a process we call dental arch expansion, Invisalign First clear aligners expand and contour your child’s jawline with guiding pressure.
This consistent, mild pressure is applied to the teeth for an extended period of time to help widen your child’s dental arch.
The clear aligners will gradually move your child’s teeth over the course of their treatment. We can customize a treatment plan based on your child’s orthodontic needs. They may need a single clear aligner or two (for both their upper and lower jaw).
Faq
Common Questions for Parents.
Parents often wonder if age 7 is too early for orthodontics. Here is what you need to know about setting the foundation for your child’s future smile.
The Canadian Association of Orthodontists recommends a first screening by age 7. At this stage, we can guide jaw growth and width while the bones are still developing, often preventing the need for extractions or surgery later in life.
Surprisingly, yes. Children often adapt to aligners faster than adults. Because there are no poking wires or food restrictions, the “annoyance factor” is low, and many kids treat their aligners like a cool accessory rather than a medical device.
Invisalign First is designed with real life in mind. Each clear aligner is individually marked, and we can easily order replacements. We also provide a strictly “in your face or in the case” rule to help them keep track of their gear.
Narrow dental arches can restrict the tongue and airway, leading to mouth breathing and sleep issues. By expanding the arch with Invisalign First, we create more room for the tongue, opening the airway for better breathing and deeper sleep.
Ready to Guide Their Growth?
We recommend an initial orthodontic screening by age 7. It is the best way to spot potential issues early, ensure healthy airway development, and plan for a future of confident smiles. No referral is necessary to get started.