Invisalign® First is designed specifically for growing children, typically aged 6–10, including children with a mixture of baby and permanent teeth. It can address issues including crowding, spacing and narrow dental arches. At Oxford Orthodontics we specifically promote Invisalign First® as part of our children's orthodontic service.
Invisalign® First is an advanced clear aligner treatment designed specifically for younger children whose teeth and jaws are still growing.
The treatment uses virtually invisible, removable aligners to gently guide developing teeth into improved positions. At Oxford Orthodontics we can identify potential problems and establish whether Invisalign® First could benefit your child's growing smile.
Invisalign® First treatment can help address a range of developing orthodontic problems, including crowded teeth, gaps and spacing, narrow dental arches, crossbites, certain overbites and alignment concerns. It may also help create valuable additional space for permanent teeth that have yet to emerge.
This approach is sometimes known as early or interceptive orthodontic treatment, as it provides an opportunity to address certain problems while a child's teeth and jaws are still developing.
Invisalign® First is an advanced clear aligner treatment designed specifically for younger children whose teeth and jaws are still growing.
A major advantage of Invisalign® First clear aligners is their convenience. Unlike traditional fixed braces, the aligners are discreet, smooth and removable, allowing children to take them out for eating, brushing and flossing. This means fewer restrictions around food and makes maintaining good oral hygiene easier.
Each treatment is individually planned using advanced digital technology, creating custom-made aligners that gradually move the teeth according to the orthodontist's carefully designed treatment plan.
Invisalign® First doesn't necessarily mean your child won't need further orthodontic treatment as their permanent teeth emerge. Instead, its purpose is to address specific concerns at an earlier stage and establish a better foundation for a healthy, well-aligned adult smile.
If you've noticed crowded teeth, unusual spacing or bite problems, an early assessment can help. Our specialist orthodontic team can determine whether Invisalign First® is the right treatment for your child.
As with other types of orthodontic treatment, the cost of Invisalign® First aligners is dependent upon the complexity of your child's teeth straightening and their course of treatment. As a general rule, the cost is comparable to traditional fixed braces. In simple terms, the more complex your teeth straightening, the more Invisalign® aligners are needed to achieve the best smile. Conversely, the less complex the straightening, the less Invisalign® aligners are needed.
Consequently, based on the number of Invisalign® aligners your dentist prescribes as needed, the price goes up or down accordingly. On this basis, only an accredited Invisalign® dentist or Orthodontist Provider is able to determine your cost.
To prevent damage to the aligners and to your child's teeth we recommend aligners are removed for eating and drinking.
If your child loses or breaks an aligner and it has not been worn for a full week then wear your previous aligner and contact us as soon as possible for advice.
We recommend keeping the aligners in the protective case when they are not worn to avoid damage.
Yes! One of the wonderful features of Invisalign® is the ability to produce a digital simulation (ClinCheck) of your childs treatment from start to finish with a week by week timeline of their treatment journey.
Invisalign® aligners are very thin and smooth with no wires or brackets. However, you child may still experience minor discomfort and tightness in the first few days after changing the aligners. This is due to your teeth adjusting to their new positions and is an encouraging sign that the teeth are moving.
The aligners can be cleaned with cold water and a toothbrush (avoid toothpaste). You can also use a liquid soap and we will give you a starter pack containing aligner cleaning tablets. Hot water will cause the aligner to distort.
The aligners are virtually invisible so its highly unlikely that anyone will ever notice that your child is having orthodontic treatment!
In most cases, the treatment can take between 6 and 18 months.
An advantage with Invisalign® is that you will only need to be seen about every 12 weeks. These long gaps in between appointments
will mean that your treatment does not interfere with your life.