Invisalign For Kids

At Buena Vista Orthodontics in Burbank, we specialize in Invisalign treatment. As a top Platinum-level provider, we leverage our extensive expertise to deliver outstanding care and achieve exceptional results for our patients. We make beautiful results from the simplest to the most complex types of orthodontic problems.

Why invisalign for kids?

The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends a child’s first orthodontic evaluation be at 7 years old. This timing is optimal because children’s facial and jaw structures are still developing, making treatment most effective during this period. Early intervention enables our doctors to identify and address common orthodontic problems before they become bigger problems. Is treatment always necessary at this young age? No, not everyone needs treatment but every child needs an early evaluation to see if there are developing problems. If treatment is required, there are early invisalign options available!

Two Early Treatment Options with Invisalign:

Invisalign Palatal Expander (IPE):

• Addresses skeletal (bone) expansion by widening the narrow upper jaw
• Removable, custom 3D-printed device with no metal or wires
• Gradual expansion of 0.25mm per stage
• Used when the upper jaw is too narrow for proper tooth alignment

Invisalign First Aligners:

• Designed specifically for younger patients’ malocclusions, including shorter clinical crowns, management of erupting dentition, and predictable dental arch expansion
• Clear aligners that move and align individual teeth
• Address dental issues like crowding, spacing, and tooth positioning
• Used for Phase 1 treatment, typically at ages 6 through 10, before all permanent teeth have erupted

Complete Early Treatment Solution:

• Combined together, IPE and Invisalign First provide doctors with a full early intervention treatment solution, including both skeletal (orthopedic) and dental (orthodontic) corrections
• IPE widens the jaw bone structure while Invisalign First aligns the teeth
• Both are removable, comfortable, and designed specifically for growing children

This comprehensive approach addresses both jaw size problems and tooth alignment issues during the optimal treatment window when children are still growing.

Benefits Of Invisalign For Kids for Expansion and Alignment

INVISALIGN EXPANDERS: Invisalign has an expansion series that uses removable Our young patients appreciate Invisalign for identical reasons as all our patients: subtlety, comfort, and ease of use. The two most significant advantages we observe with our younger patients .

While adults primarily value Invisalign for its transparent appearance, children benefit most from its gentle approach. Our doctors utilize the aligners to progressively create space for emerging permanent teeth. Children feel enthusiastic about their treatment, and we could achieve excellent outcome with excellent cooperation.

Each Invisalign aligner set is individually crafted to fit precisely around a patient’s teeth, with every set containing approximately 10 to 30 trays. Patients replace their aligners weekly, with each new aligner gently shifting teeth toward improved positions. Patients advance through their treatment in total comfort, due to the exceptional precision of 3D dental technology and equipment used to create Invisalign trays.

About Invisalign

At Buena Vista Orthodontics, we’re Invisalign specialists. As a VIP Platinum Provider. We utilize our expertise and experience to deliver superior care and achieve exceptional outcomes.

What Is Invisalign?

Invisalign represents a treatment approach that employs transparent, customized plastic aligners to straighten your teeth and develop a stunning smile. These aligners are nearly invisible, conveniently removable, and crafted using 3D scanning technology to ensure a precise, comfortable fit.

Your initial aligner set closely matches your teeth’s current positioning, while the final set will result in a beautifully aligned smile. Each aligner set requires wearing for a minimum of 20-22 hours daily, and you’ll transition to the subsequent set every 1-2 weeks, based on Dr. Kim and Dr. Yamada’s guidance. As you switch each aligner for the next in the series, your teeth will shift—gradually, incrementally, week by week, until they reach their ideal positions. For best outcomes, remove your aligners only when eating, drinking, and cleaning your teeth. Each time you brush, gently clean your aligners as well to maintain superior oral hygiene and prevent accumulation.

Invisalign serves as an outstanding treatment option compared to braces for patients across all age groups due to its proven and verified success.

The aligners are engineered to provide a more convenient treatment journey and offer numerous advantages, including:

• Reduced Clinic Appointments – By switching aligners at home, you’ll only need brief clinic visits every few weeks to confirm proper progress.
• Simplified Oral Care – Removing aligners for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing allows your oral hygiene routine to remain largely unchanged. Simply remember to brush after meals before reinserting the aligners!
• Highly Discreet – Many people choose Invisalign specifically because it’s so subtle, it’s virtually undetectable! You can maintain confidence in your smile throughout treatment just as you will afterward.
• Proven & Efficient – Invisalign not only works effectively for addressing various orthodontic concerns, but research shows it delivers remarkable results in reduced timeframes! During your initial consultation, we can estimate your treatment duration and display a preview of your future smile.

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