With the popularity and success of clear aligner treatments growing rapidly, this system is ideal for patients of all ages. Clear aligners like Spark and Invisalign for kids are newer innovations that start them on the right track to a healthy smile. Because of advancements in their aligner technology, we choose to use Spark aligners as part of our commitment to always providing the highest standard of care.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children begin to see an orthodontist around the age of 7. Around this age, children have a mix of both baby and permanent teeth and their jaws are still developing, making it easier to determine if their teeth are coming in properly. While your child may not need to begin treatment at this age, early evaluations allow time to assess the growth and development of your child’s smile and help to develop a more accurate treatment plan for a healthy, beautiful smile.

What Are Spark Aligners?

Spark aligners are an orthodontic treatment using transparent, removable aligners. These aligners facilitate gradual teeth movement. Whether your child has a crowded mouth or significant gaps between teeth, clear aligners resolve these issues without considerable discomfort.

Treatment with clear aligners helps kids’ new teeth come in straight and keeps permanent teeth in the proper orientation. By working with Santucci Orthodontics, your child gets aligners that tackle their specific orthodontic problems.

What Are The Benefits Of Clear Aligners For Children?

Santucci Orthodontics regularly helps adults experience the benefits of treatment with aligners. Now, children can get the same excellent benefits and discreet appearance with aligners. Early treatment with clear aligners gives your child:

  • Freedom to eat the foods they love. Because aligners are removable, there are no dietary restrictions. Your child can eat their favorite snacks and treats without damaging brackets.
  • No need to worry about broken braces or wires. With plastic aligners, children have no uncomfortable metal parts irritating their mouths. The retainers are easy to wear and remove as necessary. Kids can remove them when playing sports, eating, and drinking to avoid damaging them.
  • Convenience and ease for children to brush and floss their teeth like usual. Traditional braces can make oral hygiene more complex, especially for children. Removable aligners mean your child can floss and brush their teeth as they normally would.

How Should My Child Care For Their Aligners?

Your child should wear their aligners for at least 20-22 hours per day and should remove aligners when eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. As long as they are conscious about putting their aligners back in, they can also remove them if they get in the way of playing instruments, sports, singing, and other activities.

Our clear aligners are BPA-free and very easy to maintain. When it’s time to brush their teeth, they should gently clean the aligners with a toothbrush to prevent stains or buildup.

What Can My Child Eat With Clear Aligners?

Traditional braces place many restrictions on diets to prevent damage to the brackets and wires. Clear aligners for kids eliminate this need for restrictions. Because aligners are removable, your child can eat and drink as they normally would, as long as they remove their aligners to do so.