Invisalign First
Invisalign First is a breakthrough in orthodontics, designed specifically for children who are still in the process of growing and developing their permanent teeth. What are the benefits of this method? Let’s find out!
Why is early orthodontic treatment important for children?
Many orthodontic cases do not achieve perfect results because treatment was started too late. The timing and age of orthodontic treatment play a crucial role – early or late treatment will yield different outcomes. In adulthood, braces can only improve aesthetics and chewing function, but the results will rarely be as perfect as when treatment is started early during the developmental stage.
Benefits of early orthodontic treatment for children:
- The period from 6 to 12 years old is the golden age for jawbone development. Intervening with pre-orthodontic treatment during this stage, when the jawbone is still pliable, makes it easier to narrow or widen the jaw as desired, helping teeth grow evenly. Especially in cases of overbite or underbite caused by jawbone issues, early pre-orthodontic treatment can help your child avoid jaw surgery later in adulthood.
- Minimizes the need for tooth extraction during braces, ensuring the best oral health for your child.
- Increases the chance of achieving a perfect bite, which is very difficult to attain if treated in adulthood. Because treatment starts early, the doctor can easily guide the direction of tooth eruption to the correct bite position.
- Early detection of abnormalities and irregular tooth eruption caused by premature loss of baby teeth or tooth decay.
- Early braces help reduce pain and discomfort for children.
- Shortens the overall orthodontic treatment time if further braces are indicated later.
What is considered early orthodontic treatment?
Experts all recommend that children have an early pre-orthodontic check-up. So what is considered “early”? Many parents believe they should wait until all baby teeth have fallen out before intervening – this is a very common misconception.
According to the American Dental Association, parents should take their child for an orthodontic evaluation from age 6 (when permanent teeth begin to erupt) to promptly detect any dental abnormalities, especially those affecting jawbone development that could compromise facial aesthetics and chewing function.
Therefore, in many cases, children will need orthodontic treatment from an early age.
From 6 to 12 years old is the period when teeth and jawbone structure undergo the most significant changes. If parents do not detect issues in time, it can easily affect jawbone development, leading to serious consequences such as bite misalignment, overbite, underbite, etc.
In some special cases where a child has a crossbite, correction can be performed as early as 3 – 4 years old, even before baby teeth are lost. However, to determine whether pre-orthodontic treatment is possible at this stage, the child needs a thorough examination with X-rays for the doctor to assess.
Note: The Invisalign clear aligner system allows early intervention for even the smallest irregularities in a child’s teeth, helping the dental arch and jawbone develop correctly, ensuring permanent teeth erupt in the right position, achieving a proper bite with a balanced, harmonious, and maximally aesthetic face compared to late intervention.
III. Invisalign First – Clear Aligners for Growing Children
What is Invisalign First?
Invisalign First is the next generation of Invisalign – a clear aligner orthodontic method specially designed for children aged 6 – 12. The most distinctive feature of Invisalign First is that it can intervene as soon as permanent teeth begin to erupt, and this intervention yields near-perfect results. Since permanent tooth eruption coincides with facial development, early intervention ensures teeth grow evenly, giving the child not only a beautiful smile but also a well-proportioned face.
With orthodontic treatment in adulthood, if retainers are not worn carefully after braces are removed, teeth can easily shift back because the bone and muscle structures have adapted to the previous misaligned position. However, with Invisalign First, you don’t need to worry about this because at the age of 6 – 12, the bone, muscles, and surrounding structures are still developing and will quickly adapt to the new tooth positions. After treatment, children may not even need to wear retainers at all.
Benefits of Invisalign First
Invisalign First is designed for children aged 6 – 12, allowing treatment of dental issues ranging from simple to complex, such as crowded teeth, crooked teeth, overbite, bite misalignment, etc. If left untreated early, these problems can negatively affect a child’s craniofacial development.
- Treats abnormalities and misalignments early
- Creates space for teeth to erupt in the correct position on the dental arch.
- Guides permanent teeth, jawbone, and dental arch to develop correctly, resulting in a balanced, harmonious face.
- The clear Invisalign aligners are virtually invisible, helping children feel confident playing, laughing, and talking with friends.
- No dietary restrictions – children can still enjoy their favorite foods.
- Comfortable for studying and daily activities.
- Aligners are removable, making oral hygiene easy and reducing the risk of tooth decay compared to traditional braces.
- No tooth extraction required for orthodontic treatment.
- A suitable solution for busy parents, as follow-up appointments are less frequent than with traditional braces.
- Makes later-stage treatment easier and faster.
IV. What is the difference between Invisalign First and regular Invisalign?
Invisalign First is specifically designed for children and adolescents who are still in the process of developing and completing their dental arches. Therefore, it has several completely different features as follows:
Blue Compliance Indicator
Each Invisalign aligner has a small blue dot called the compliance indicator. If the child wears the aligner for the required amount of time, this indicator will fade from blue to colorless. This helps parents and children know whether the aligner has been worn for the recommended duration.
Space for Erupting Teeth
In cases where the child has not yet lost all baby teeth or permanent teeth have not fully erupted, the Invisalign aligners will still move the misaligned adjacent teeth while maintaining appropriate space and size for permanent teeth to erupt into their correct positions.
V. Where is the most reputable place for Invisalign First treatment?
Orthodontic treatment for children in the early stages is very important, so parents need to choose a reputable dental clinic carefully to ensure the best results. Thuy Duc Dental is one of the most trusted addresses for children’s orthodontics today.
Thuy Duc understands the importance of children’s oral care and treatment, which is why the clinic continuously improves doctors’ expertise and develops specialized treatment techniques. Notably, the clinic has a dedicated pediatric dental area designed to provide a comfortable psychological experience and enhance treatment effectiveness for children.
The clinic uses the most modern iTero Lumina scanner
Thuy Duc Dental owns the world’s most advanced iTero Lumina scanner, featuring:
- 50% smaller scanning tip integrated with multi-angle cameras, providing 3X the scanning range and 2X the scanning speed.
- Comfortable, pleasant, and faster digital impression experience.
- Crisp, vivid images that can capture even the contact areas, assisting doctors in developing treatment plans.
Flexible 0% interest installment payment directly at the clinic
The cost of Invisalign First ranges from 50 to 128 million VND. However, parents don’t need to worry because Thuy Duc offers 0% interest installment support. You only need to pay 50% upfront, and the remaining balance can be paid over 6 months with a clear benefit-protection agreement.
VI. Invisalign First treatment results at Thuy Duc Dental
Not only does Invisalign First improve aesthetics, but it also helps correct the bite and guide teeth to develop in the correct position. The real results from our patients below will help parents visualize the outcomes more clearly.
Initial condition: Underbite and crowded teeth
Treatment plan: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Protruding teeth, dental crowding, and deep bite
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Underbite and dental crowding
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: 1 year
Initial condition: Protruding teeth and dental crowding
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Protruding teeth and dental crowding
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Protruding teeth, dental crowding, and deep bite
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Edge-to-edge bite and dental crowding
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Dental crowding
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
Initial condition: Underbite and dental crowding
Treatment package: Invisalign First
Treatment duration: Over 1 year
VII. Conclusion
Early orthodontic treatment for children is extremely important. Parents should take their child for an early orthodontic screening to promptly detect any irregularities, help permanent teeth erupt in the correct position, ensure normal jawbone development, and guarantee a balanced facial structure for their child.
Especially, a beautiful smile gives children confidence in life, learning, and a brighter future ahead.
