CAN MY CHILD WEAR ALIGNERS

Can my child wear aligners?

 

If your child has following dental problems like cross bite, open bite, deep bite, spacing, crowding, and so on exists in your child mouth, then they are not likely to self correct. Untreated problems tends to worsen with time. Then we consider phase I orthodontic treatment.

 

What is phase I orthodontic treatment?

 

Mostly individual with baby teeth, some problems with jaw growth and emerging teeth can be detected at age 7. At this stage, your dentist may see these issues and may need early treatment.

 

What is phase II orthodontic treatment?

 

Most often patients require second phase of treatment after permanent teeth moves into their final position. This complete the tooth and jaw alignment that was started with phase I.

 

 

 

What is invisalign first?

 

Treatment of growing children with a mix of baby and permanent teeth comes under phase I

Phase II treatment includes pre-teens and teens when most or all permanent teeth have erupted.

 

Why to choose invisalign first treatment?

 

This is first clear aligners designed with features specifically for growing patients.Children age around 6-10 years can be treated with invisalign first clear aligners over traditional appliance.

 

What happens if my child's permanent teeth are still growing out?

 

The aligners are designed with allocated spaces for permanent teeth to come in position.

 

How long my child need to wear the aligners every day?

 

Aligners should be worn at least 20-22 hrs a day, except while eating.

 

What do I need to do if my child loses the aligners?

 

Your child will most likely be able to move on to next aligners but call and confirm with your doctor.

 

Im not sure if my child will wear his/ her invisalign clear aligner?

 

Young patients are highly compliant, to overcome this invisalign clear aligners have built in compliance indicators, so you can be sure your child is wearing these aligners.