Can kids wear Invisalign?

The answer is maybe.  10 years ago, when Invisalign first become prominent in the dental world, the answer was no.  But over the past couple of years, Invisalign has developed a product called “Invisalign Teen.”  It is not for all teenagers.  But for teenagers that fit the criteria, it is a great way to avoid having to wear conventional braces and wires.  What makes “Invisalign Teen” special is that it has indicators that let the orthodontist know if the aligners are being worn the proper amount of time per day (22 to 23 hours).  Also if an aligner is lost or misplaced, the first six are replaced at no extra cost.  Only your orthodotnist can determine if “Invisalign Teen” is right for your situation, so ask Dr. Galkin if it something that would work for you or your child.

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  Cami says:

  March 20, 2012 at 4:05 pm

  I am 11 years old and my teeth are not perfect but not very bad my bitten teethe are worst and my k-nine teeth are very high and I think the need to be pulled down some how and I wanted to know if invisalign is right for me

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    drgalkin says:

    April 6, 2012 at 8:37 am

    A full evaluation by an orthodontist would be needed to see what treatment would be right for you. You can call our office at 732-750-2600 to schedule a no fee consultation.

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