Little smiles deserve a treatment designed just for them.

A head start with Invisalign First clear aligners can set their smile up for success with a gentle experience that won’t disrupt the daily life of being a kid.

What is Phase 1 Treatment

Advantages of Phase 1 Treatment

Why Invisalign First

Starting little shifts today goes a long way

As a child grows, their smile grows with them. And even with baby teeth, it may be time for children aged 6 to 10 to start orthodontic treatment. This is known as Phase 1 treatment.

At this stage, doctors can see issues that may need early treatment to address a developing problem.

Phase 1 treatment for growing children with a mix of baby and permanent teeth.*
Phase 2 treatment for pre-teens and teens when most or all permanent teeth have erupted.

* Retainers are recommended in between phases while waiting for the permanent teeth to grow in and after Phase 2 is completed to help retain the corrections made

Advantages of Phase 1 treatment

The goal of Phase 1 treatment is to develop young jaws and/or arches to make room for existing teeth and for incoming permanent teeth

Can prevent pre-existing bite issues from getting worse
Can fix existing teeth-straightening conditions
Can improve the appearance of a growing child's smile
Can make Phase 2 treatment shorter and easier

The first step towards a better smile.

Invisalign First clear aligner treatment is designed for predictable results and a positive experience while addressing the unique needs of growing children. It can fix a broad range of teeth straightening issues, including crowding, spacing, and narrow dental arches.

No wires breaking

Which means no discomfort from
rubbing brackets or annoying wires.

Custom made

The aligners are specifically
designed to fit smaller teeth and with
space to accommodate teeth that
are growing in.

No eating restrictions

Removable aligners mean there’s
little interruption to your child’s life
and the food they love.

Fewer dental visits

No wires or brackets means lesser
emergency visits as compared with
braces.¹

Only clear aligner made
with SmartTrack™

Propretiary SmartTrack material is
designed exclusively for the
Invisalign System.

Shapes smiles predictably
and comfortably

SmartTrack material moves teeth
more predictably² and comfortably²
and is less painful than braces³.

1. Data on File at Align Technology, as of July 12 2017. Based on a global claims survey by Actionable Research of Invisalign providers, respondents were asked the following question: In what percent of cases do patients require an emergency visit? (Global respondents N= 898)
2. Compared to Invisalign aligners previously made from single-layer (EX30) material.
3. In a study by Miller et al, with adults measuring pain in the first week of treatment. Kevin Miller et al. “A comparison of treatment impacts between Invisalign aligner and fixed appliance therapy during the first week of treatment.” American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics. Volume 131, Issue 3, pp. 302. e1-302.e9, March 2007.