Benefits of Invisalign for Children in Anaheim Hills, CA

Invisalign can be a great option for an orthodontic procedure for children primarily because of the fact that Invisalign requires less frequent visits and maintenance with the dentist, allowing for Invisalign to be better fitted into a busy schedule. Traditional braces require very regular trips for changes or adjustments to be made, making your child sit in the chair every time anything new is required. For children who are good at following instructions and are responsible, Invisalign is a much better option due to the convenience of being able to remove the aligners in order to properly brush and floss their teeth regularly, allowing the child to make sure that their dental hygiene is maintained.

The original Invisalign was not entirely suitable for those who are still having their adult teeth grow, which includes children who are around the age of 12 or 13, which is why Invisalign created two options, Invisalign Teen and Invisalign First to offer earlier treatments to children and teens who might still have baby teeth present or are waiting for their last adult teeth to grow in. These two options help to guide the adult teeth as they grow to ensure that they are growing in the correct position and that the other teeth have moved appropriately to ensure that there is enough room left behind. Invisalign First has been proven to be incredibly effective for children aged 6 to 10 years of age, and Invisalign Teen is more suitable for those aged from 9 to 14 years old.

The total length of time required for an Invisalign treatment really depends on the complexity of the treatment and how regimented the patient is about wearing their Invisalign for 20 to 22 hours every day. By following the instructions closely and for cases that are simpler, the treatment could be done within 6 months, however, it is much more typical for the treatment to take closer to 9 to 12 months total. For more complex cases or if the patient is less regimented, it could take closer to 18 or 24 months, and sometimes even longer. It is rare that Invisalign treatments will take much longer than 18 months though, as very complex cases will often require braces instead of Invisalign.

Choosing Invisalign over other orthodontic treatment options for your children can come with many benefits as long as it is deemed a good fit for your child. Some of those benefits include the overall average cost of Invisalign typically being more affordable than braces or other methods of teeth straightening. Also, while the appointments and check-ups throughout the entire process are much quicker, less frequent, and pain-free, Invisalign is also known for having a faster overall treatment time than braces for less complex cases. One of the worst parts of having traditional braces for children is having to be mindful of dietary restrictions, specifically avoiding any sticky or crunchy foods. Invisalign retainers are supposed to be removed whenever eating or drinking anything other than water, allowing children to continue eating their favorite foods while still being able to properly take care of their orthodontics. Finally, the most significant benefit to Invisalign over other orthodontic procedures include the fact that Invisalign retainers are inconspicuous and often go unnoticed, as well as providing virtually zero changes to their speech patterns, allowing for the child to avoid having their orthodontic procedure noticed by their peers.

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