Invisalign First
Invisalign for Kids with Dr. Nora Zaghi: Cutting-Edge Orthodontic Care for Growing Smiles
Why Invisalign for Kids?
Invisalign, widely known for its clear aligners for teens and adults, also offers a specialized program designed specifically for younger children called Invisalign First™. This cutting-edge system is ideal for children between the ages of 6 and 10, addressing a wide range of orthodontic concerns during critical stages of growth.
Invisalign First™ isn’t just about straightening teeth—it’s a comprehensive approach to guiding the development of a child’s dental arches and creating space for future permanent teeth. By starting orthodontic treatment early, children benefit from:
- Improved Dental Alignment: Addresses crowding, spacing, and misaligned bites before they worsen.
- Jaw Development Support: Creates room for incoming permanent teeth while helping to guide proper jaw growth.
- Discreet Treatment: Clear aligners are virtually invisible, making them a child-friendly, confidence-boosting alternative to traditional braces.
Benefits of Invisalign for Children
- Comfort and Safety:
Invisalign aligners are smooth and custom-made, eliminating the irritation and discomfort caused by brackets and wires. This makes it easier for children to adapt and continue their daily routines without disruption. - Better Oral Hygiene:
Unlike traditional braces, Invisalign aligners are removable. This allows children to brush and floss their teeth easily, reducing the risk of cavities or gum issues during orthodontic treatment. - Customized Treatment Plans:
Invisalign uses state-of-the-art 3D imaging technology to create a digital scan of your child’s teeth, ensuring a personalized and precise fit. This technology allows parents and children to see the projected results even before treatment begins. - Flexible for Active Lifestyles:
Whether it’s sports, music, or other hobbies, Invisalign doesn’t get in the way. Children can remove the aligners during activities for added convenience and protection. - Parental Monitoring: Each set of aligners includes a blue compliance indicator, allowing parents to track whether their child is wearing the aligners as instructed.
Dr. Nora Zaghi: A Leader in Pediatric Airway Focused Interceptive Orthodontics
As a Diplomate board-certified pediatric dentist and director of Breathe Kids Dental, Dr. Nora Zaghi combines her extensive expertise with a passion for providing whole-body care. She understands that early orthodontic intervention is about more than aesthetics—it’s about setting a foundation for lifelong health and confidence.
Dr. Zaghi specializes in treating children with narrow jaws, crowding issues, and airway challenges. Her holistic approach integrates orthodontics with airway-focused dentistry, ensuring that treatment not only straightens teeth but also supports proper breathing and overall wellness. By identifying and addressing functional concerns early, she helps prevent more complex dental issues later in life.
Benefits of Invisalign First™ for Children
- Customizable and Precise Treatment
Invisalign First™ uses advanced 3D imaging technology to create a precise treatment plan for your child. Each set of aligners is customized to their unique dental structure, ensuring a tailored fit and optimal results. - Comfortable and Gentle on Growing Teeth
Traditional braces can sometimes cause discomfort due to wires and brackets. Invisalign’s aligners are made from smooth, BPA-free plastic, offering a more comfortable experience for children. - Promotes Healthy Jaw Development Invisalign First™ not only straightens teeth but also helps guide the growth and development of the jaw. This is especially important for children who may need early intervention to make room for
What is Invisalign first?
In addition, Invisalign First addresses the following conditions:
Gradually expands the arches, creating more room for permanent teeth.
Increased spacing allows for erupting teeth to have adequate space, creating an esthetic smile.
Expansion of the arches allows for optimal spacing to avoid teeth crowding.
Effective in treating issues such as overbite, underbite, and crossbite at an early stage.
The aligners can correct minor rotations and tilting of teeth, allowing for a more uniform arch.
Aims to align the upper and lower jaws properly to ensure a healthy bite and optimal oral function.
The aligners are designed to leave space for erupting teeth, helping guide them into the optimal positions.
additional benefits of invisalign first
The smooth plastic aligners are generally more comfortable against the cheeks and gums compared to metal expanders.
Aligners can be removed for eating and brushing, which aids in maintaining good oral hygiene.
Clear aligners are less noticeable, which can be preferable for many children and parents.
Progress can be easily tracked through digital scans, allowing for adjustments to the treatment plan as needed.
