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Invisalign for Kids

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What Parents Should Know About Invisalign for Kids

You may be familiar with Invisalign, an orthodontic treatment that uses custom plastic aligners to move your teeth into a more favorable position. However, did you know the treatment is also suitable for children?

With Invisalign from VanLaecken Orthodontics, you can start your child on their journey toward a beautiful smile and improved oral health at an early age. The process can produce results that stay with them well into adolescence and adulthood.

Who Are the Best Candidates for Invisalign for Kids?

Children can develop orthodontic issues as they grow, such as:

  • Teeth misalignment
  • Gapped teeth
  • Crowded teeth
  • Overbite or underbite

The orthodontic team at VanLaecken Orthodontics can detect early signs of orthodontic issues in children ages six to ten, which is an excellent time to receive Phase 1 Invisalign treatment. This orthodontic treatment phase allows our orthodontists to correct any developing issues early.

How Does Invisalign for Kids Work?

Invisalign for kids works in the same way as treatment would for teens and adults. At the initial consultation, we will take digital impressions and scans of your child’s teeth and mouth. These digital images allow us to identify issues needing correction and determine a course of action to achieve our end goal of a straighter, healthier smile.

Your child will wear their aligners for 20 to 22 hours a day. However, they are easily removable so you can take them out when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. It is essential for your child to maintain healthy oral hygiene habits while undergoing a clear aligner treatment to produce the best results and protect oral health.

Our team will schedule appointments with your child every few weeks to check progress. However, your child will be responsible for switching out their aligners every two weeks to continue the alignment process.

Each new tray helps their teeth shift gently into their new position. Treatment times vary from child to child, but most patients wear Invisalign for 6 to 18 months.

What Are the Benefits of Invisalign Clear Aligners?

Though traditional metal braces are highly effective in correcting orthodontic issues, there are certain aspects that some find uncomfortable or inconvenient. However, you can easily remove Invisalign as needed, making it easier for your child to brush, floss, and eat unencumbered. Your child can enjoy the foods they love without worrying about damaging their aligners.

Clear aligners are also comfortable to wear, making it easy to comply with the 20-22-hour minimum wear requirement. Wearing Invisalign correctly at a young age often produces faster results than adults with clear aligners.

Are There Differences Between Invisalign for Kids and Invisalign for Adults?

Although Invisalign treatment for adults and kids is similar, they have some key differences. Your child’s mouth is still growing and developing, so Invisalign for kids uses aligners designed with this in mind, while Invisalign for adults focuses on correcting orthodontic issues in fully developed jaws and mouths.

Time is usually the most significant difference. Since children’s mouths are still developing, most children progress through treatment faster than adults with permanent teeth.

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We promise to provide the highest quality orthodontic treatment in a loving, caring atmosphere located for your convenience in Aberdeen, Brookings, Milbank, Sioux Falls, and Watertown, South Dakota. Get started by requesting a free consult today!

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patient TESTIMONIALS

Liesl H.
I have had the opportunity to bring all 3 of our children to VanLaecken Orthodontics over the years and they have been so great to work with! They are patient, kind and willing to work with you and help in whatever way they can!!
Codi S.
If you need Orthodontic care...this is the place to be! The staff are always so sweet, kind and caring! ALL of them are absolutely amazing! Dr. Nate is very experienced and does a fabulous job explaining how the process works, what the next step is and the best treatment plan to fit your specific needs. I can't say enough about how awesome my experience has been!
Kay-Lee W
I cant say enough great things about VanLaechen Ortgodontics! Great service and a wonderful atmosphere. Everyone is so kind, compassionate, professional, They are absolutely amazing at VanLaecken Orthodontics! My smile is absolutely beautiful!! I highly highly recommend them!! I am very very pleased.
Riley R.
The workers are very friendly and my teeth look great! Wouldn’t want to be anywhere else!
Valeria Alexandra Medina M.
I loved how they treated me and made me feel special. They were never mean, and always made sure you were okay.
Sara J.
The team at VanLaecken is outstanding! Professional, easy to work with, and knowledgeable. Highly recommend!
Sara B.
Excellent customer service, very detailed services specific to each patient, for faster correction time. Would highly recommend.
Michelle B.
The assistants were very kind and the doctor easily explained what will happen during the process of braces. Excited to see what the end results will look like!
Melissa D.
I can’t say enough great things about VanLaecken Orthodontics and their amazing team. My smile started as an 11 out of 10 on the "hard to correct" scale, but they tackled it with such expertise, care, and dedication that I’m still in awe of the results.

From day one, they made me feel confident and comfortable with the process. The entire crew goes above and beyond—not just in their orthodontic skills but also in creating a supportive, welcoming environment. They patiently answered all my questions, worked around my schedule, and cheered me on every step of the way.
Kristen O.
Very professional, organized, helpful, and informed. I never feel like my time is wasted.
Kaley S.
Love this place!! Everyone is super welcoming and I enjoy coming here. Definitely recommend getting your teeth work done here!!
Stella B.
I got invisilign with vanlaecken, and I really enjoy my teeth. My teeth were over corrected a few times which had to be fixed. But other than that great people and I loved my service
Stella B.
I got invisilign here and I do love how my teeth look, although my teeth were overcorrected a few times and had to be readjusted, which took extra time and got a bit annoying. But overall the app was pretty helpful and the people were friendly.
Kat R.
amazing staff, especially Anne and Dawn!! Great service as well, thanks for all that you guys do!!!!
Jeffery H.
Friendliest staff and best orthodontists in the world, therefore, the universe. :). If you need your teeth straightened this is the place to be.
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ABERDEEN
  • 631 S Roosevelt St.
    Aberdeen, SD 57401
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  • (605) 226-3120
BROOKINGS
  • 410 Mayfield Dr. Suite #1
    Brookings, SD 57006
Phone
  • (605) 692-7063
MILBANK
  • 102 W 4th Ave. Suite 2
    Milbank, SD 57252
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  • (605) 432-5011
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  • 1518 E 69th St.
    Sioux Falls, SD 57108
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  • (605) 789-7000
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  • 600 4th St. NE Suite 103
    Watertown, SD 57201
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  • (605) 882-1500

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