First clear aligners are designed to develop dental arch form and create space for permanent erupting dentition. They can also be used to address conditions such as dental arch development, expansion, spacing/crowding, A-P correction, aesthetic alignment, tooth protrusions or interferences. Invisalign First Phase 1 treatment is also designed to improve the efficiency of Phase 2 treatment.

Invisalign aligners are meant to be worn for 20-22 hours a day to produce the most accurate results in the timeframe prescribed. This can be quite difficult for children, but Invisalign's bright and comfortable design makes it much easier to get used to. The first few sets of aligners may cause pressure; patients who wear them for the majority of the day for the first few weeks have found them to become more comfortable and often forget they are wearing them. Parents must constantly monitor their children and encourage them throughout their journey.

Contact us as soon as you notice they are missing or broken, and we can guide you on whether they should continue wearing their current aligners, move on to the next in the set, or order a replacement set.

If you or your child can potentially benefit from orthodontic treatment, call our office, send us an e-mail or fill out our appointment request form online. We will be happy to schedule an appointment for you. When you call to schedule your appointment, our front office staff will request some basic information from you.

Upon arriving, each patient and parent will be seen by the staff and doctor, who will acclimate you to our office and prepare for the initial exam. We will take the necessary photographs and X-rays to allow us to make a proper diagnosis. The doctor will then complete a brief but thorough exam.

Traditional metal braces have many dietary restrictions. Aligners are removable, so patients can take them off when eating and drinking. Your child can eat and drink as they like. We recommend staying away from high-sugar foods and beverages for growing teeth, as this may disrupt their development.

Many teeth-straightening issues can be treated during childhood with Invisalign First. During the final visit of their treatment, we will assess whether the child needs a retainer to maintain their teeth's position prior to permanent teeth development. We may have them wait until all their permanent teeth are in before prescribing additional treatment.

Our average patient wears aligners for between 6 months and a year. We will discuss your child's treatment time during the consultation appointment, as duration varies from patient to patient.