Invisalign^® for kids

Name: Clear Orthodontics
Telephone: (03) 9363 6300

Many parents think the teenage years are the best time to start orthodontic treatment, but actually, Invisalign^® First can have immense benefits for small smiles. Starting orthodontic treatment in childhood can catch orthodontic issues before they begin or worsen.

What is Invisalign® First?

Invisalign® First is an Invisalign® treatment specifically designed for children ages 6-10. It uses a series of custom clear plastic trays called aligners to gently guide the growth of your child’s jaws and ensure their teeth have room to grow in properly.

Invisalign® aligners are removable, so your child doesn’t need to change their diet or oral hygiene routine during treatment. There aren’t any metal brackets or wires to irritate the inside of your child’s cheeks either, which makes Invisalign® First a gentle introduction to orthodontics.

How does Invisalign® First work?

Invisalign® clear aligners are clear, making them a seamless fit with your lifestyle and day-to-day interactions with others. Invisalign® clear aligners are also removable. Unlike braces, you have the flexibility to eat and drink what you want during treatment simply by removing the aligners when you eat. You can also remove the aligners to brush and floss as you normally would for fresh breath and good oral hygiene.

Our Specialist Orthodontist will instruct your child to switch to a new set of aligners every couple weeks from the comfort of home. These custom aligners are each shaped slightly differently to guide your child’s smile into alignment and gently create space for current and incoming teeth.

Does my child need early orthodontic treatment?

Not all children require orthodontic treatment, but it can be extremely helpful for those who do! Intercepting orthodontic issues can save you time and money on treatment in your child’s teenage years – or prevent the need for future treatment altogether!

We recommend bringing your child in for a free orthodontic assessment with Dr Duncan around the age of 7. This will allow Dr Duncan to assess the health of your child’s smile and plan intervention at the opportune time if needed.

Does my child need early orthodontic treatment?

Benefits of Invisalign® First

Early interceptive treatment can help your child by:

Creating room for current and incoming teeth
Reducing the need for tooth extractions
Improving speech or bite problems
Creating facial harmony and symmetry
Preventing uneven wear of teeth
Lowering the risk of tooth trauma
Shortening or preventing later orthodontic treatments

Pair your child’s treatment with Dental Monitoring

We want your child’s smile to be as healthy as possible – but we don’t want them to have to skip school. That’s why we offer the Dental Monitoring app for our Invisalign® First patients, which allows you to do weekly check-ins with our team from home instead of visiting our practice.

Your child’s smile is in good hands

Clear Orthodontics has been awarded Blue Diamond Invisalign® Provider status, placing us in the top 1% of providers in all of Australia. Dr Duncan has treated more than 5000 smiles with aligners, and he has what it takes to set your child’s smile up for success.

*Invisalign® aligners are a registered medical device, you should always read and follow the label as well as the instructions of your treating orthodontist.