Your child can start wearing Invisalign as early as six years old. The great thing about Invisalign is it’s not as painful as wearing braces. 

Clear aligners are thin clear trays that are custom-fitted to the mouth to provide constant, gentle pressure to correct misalignment. Invisalign are clear aligners that unlike braces, can be taken out when eating, brushing and flossing and food doesn’t get stuck in them like metal braces do.  

The Benefits Of Wearing Invisalign At A Young Age

Invisalign is the most advanced clear aligner system in the world. 

• Wearing Invisalign is discreet compared to using traditional braces – other people can barely see it, so your child will not be conscious of their smile
• Treats simple to complex issues in growing children such as crowding, spacing and narrow dental arches
• Custom-fitted to your child’s teeth 
• They don’t have to worry about their teeth alignment issues when they’re older

Are Your Kids Ready For The Commitment?

Here’s the big question. Invisalign is safe and effective for kids but some kids may not be ready for it just yet. 

They may have a hard time getting used to it and may take it off when they’re at school when they’re not supposed to. They may also accidentally lose their aligner. It requires a great amount of self-discipline from the child, and parents need to ensure that their children are taking their aligner off before eating and rinsing it after every meal. 

Braces may be a better option for your child. Even though they can be more painful and harder to eat certain kinds of food, you’ll know they won’t lose their braces!. 

It’s best to talk to your dentist to see if wearing Invisalign or braces is right for them and to learn more about Invisalign. Schedule an appointment with our friendly dentists at Dental Image Therapy Centres today.

We’re accepting new patients! We’re a family friendly clinic in Winnipeg located at St. Vital Centre and Garden City Mall. It only takes two minutes to request an appointment. See you and your little one soon!