With Invisalign® First, the special version of Invisalign braces for children, your kids can enjoy popcorn at the movies without worries.
Taking care of oral health and creating a beautiful, stable, and lasting smile often involves addressing dental problems during childhood and before the eruption of permanent teeth.
Early evaluation allows the detection of orthodontic problems in a timely manner and creates opportunities for more effective and lasting treatment, positively influencing your children’s oral health in the future, up to adulthood.
👦🏻👧🏻 Invisalign First: the Invisalign braces for children
Invisalign First is a clinically proven, technologically advanced, and efficient dental correction system for children from the age of 6.
It uses aligners fully designed for the specific characteristics of younger patients with mixed dentition, which is a combination of primary teeth (known as “baby teeth”) and permanent teeth.
When to use Invisalign FIRST?
Invisalign First is often used to align teeth while expanding the dental arch and creating space for existing teeth and the permanent teeth that are yet to come.
Invisalign First helps to solve the following orthodontic problems in children:
- ✅ correction and guidance of jaw growth;
- ✅ correction of facial symmetry
- ✅ regulation of the development of dental arches
- ✅ creation of space for existing and future teeth
- ✅ prevention of the need for permanent tooth extraction
- ✅ correction of harmful oral habits (thumb/finger sucking)
- ✅ correction of minor speech disorders
- ✅ improvement of self-esteem and image.
✨ Advantages of Invisalign First for Children
Discover the incredible advantages of Invisalign braces for kids, available at our Atelier do Sorriso Dental Clinic in Almancil!
Prevention:
With Invisalign First, it is possible to prevent and correct orthodontic problems in children whose teeth are still developing.
Invisible solution:
The braces are practically imperceptible, providing an effective, aesthetic, and discreet correction solution.
Greater comfort and well-being:
The comfort and well-being of kids are a priority with Invisalign First. The braces are custom-made and fit comfortably on the teeth, without the discomfort and pain of metal brackets and wires.
Flexible treatment:
The treatment is fully flexible and adapts to the dental evolution and needs of the child.
Better hygiene:
Oral hygiene is also facilitated with Invisalign First. The child can remove the braces to brush their teeth and use dental floss easily, preventing and reinforcing children’s oral health.
Resolution of various orthodontic problems:
With Invisalign First, it is possible to resolve various orthodontic problems during childhood and before the eruption of permanent teeth, positively influencing the oral health of the young ones for the future and into adulthood.
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🏆 Top Provider Invisalign Kids in Portugal:
Atelier do Sorriso invests in the continuous updating and training of its team of professionals, being one of the pioneers in the use of the Invisalign First technique for children in Portugal.
Treatments are personalized for each patient and conducted under the coordination of Dr. Gabriela Correia, PLATINUM ELITE INVISALIGN® PROVIDER in Portugal.
With pride, knowledge, experience, and safety, Atelier do Sorriso offers Invisalign treatment not only for children but also for teenagers and adults – an affordable treatment for all ages.
Schedule a consultation for the Invisalign Kids Experience!
Don’t miss this opportunity to improve the smile and oral health of your children and schedule an appointment at our dental clinic in Almancil, Faro, in the heart of the Algarve!
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⁉️ Frequently Asked Questions about Invisalign for Children:
1. What is Invisalign Kids?
Invisalign Kids is a version of Invisalign specifically designed for children. It uses clear, removable, and custom-made aligners to treat various dental alignment and bite problems.
2. How does Invisalign for kids work?
Invisalign for kids uses a series of clear aligners, designed to gradually and gently move the child’s teeth to the correct position. The aligners are changed every two weeks.
3. From what age can children use Invisalign Kids?
Generally, Invisalign Kids can be used by children from the age of 6, but this can vary depending on the individual dental development of the child. An evaluation with an orthodontist is recommended to determine the best age to start treatment.
4. Is Invisalign for children painful?
Some children may feel mild discomfort when they start using a new set of aligners, but this usually subsides after a few days. Many find Invisalign for children more comfortable than traditional braces.
5. What are the contraindications of Invisalign Kids?
While Invisalign Kids is suitable for many cases, some complex alignment and bite conditions may require traditional orthodontic treatment. It is best to discuss options with a qualified orthodontist.
6. Does Invisalign Kids interfere with daily activities like eating and playing?
No, Invisalign for children is removable, so it does not interfere with daily activities. Children can remove the aligners to eat, drink, brush their teeth, and use dental floss. They can also be removed for sports and recreational activities as needed.
7. How many hours a day should Invisalign Kids be worn?
Invisalign Kids should be worn for 20 to 22 hours a day for effective results, being removed only for the activities mentioned above.
8. Is Invisalign Kids noticeable?
Invisalign for children is made of a transparent material and is less noticeable than traditional braces. This can be an advantage for children who feel self-conscious about wearing visible braces.
9. How long does Invisalign Kids treatment last?
The duration of Invisalign Kids treatment varies according to each child’s individual situation, but on average it can last between 12 to 18 months. The orthodontist will be able to provide a more precise estimate after an evaluation.
10. Is Invisalign Kids more expensive than traditional braces?
The cost of Invisalign Kids can be comparable to that of traditional orthodontic braces, but it varies according to each child’s individual case and the duration of the treatment. Many consider the benefits of Invisalign, such as comfort and convenience, to be worth the investment.