No two mouths are the same, and this is especially true in growing children. Childhood orthodontics is continuing to become more popular, as early treatment has shown to provide a number of benefits. With this in mind, one common question asked is at what age can children start using Invisalign braces?
What is Invisalign?
First, Invisalign is a popular orthodontic treatment that uses a series of clear plastic aligners. Invisalign carries many advantages such as being removable, meaning dental hygiene can be kept up, as well as being discreet. This has made Invisalign not only very popular among adults, but also children and teens.
What Age for Invisalign?
So, at what age can children start using Invisalign braces? As previously mentioned, no two mouths are the same, and every child is different. This means that the correct age for Invisalign can vary amongst children. Often people think that older children or young teenagers are ready for Invisalign, but there may be situations where even younger children could benefit from this treatment.
One thing to consider is the child’s willingness to wear the aligner. As the Invisalign braces are removable, there can be some struggle to wear them consistently in younger children. The aligners will only work when they are being worn. Some Invisalign braces do have indicators which fade over time when being worn, so the orthodontist is able to see if the device is being worn frequently.
A professional orthodontist, such as Dr B Hicks, will be able to assess your child’s mouth and help to determine if Invisalign braces are right for your child, or what treatment may be best suited to his or her mouth. Make an appointment today!
