Arch development in young patients is a key component of successful orthodontic treatment. It provides many benefits to include creating space to accommodate all of the permanent teeth, developing space for the tongue to rest in its proper position during sleep and establishing an adequate airway to reduce sleep issues such as snoring and sleep apnea. Arch development during early orthdontic treatment can eliminate the need for extracting permanent teeth during Phase 2 or traditional orthodontic treatment. Parks Orthodontics is pleased to offer various treatment options for young patients who require arch expansion.
Invisalign® First introduces a new way to address the needs of younger patients by offering an aligner specifically designed to target arch expansion, the most common interceptive treatment for children. Parks Orthodontics is excited to offer the clear aligner system as an alternative treatment for widening the upper arch. The aligners are designed for patients with a mixture of permanent teeth and baby teeth. In accordance with the goal of early treatment, the device can correct a broad range of younger patients’ malocclusions, manage erupting dentition, and guide dental arch expansion. Some other orthodontic conditions that the innovative Phase 1 treatment device can address include:
- Arch development
- Expansion
- Spacing/crowding
- A-P correction
- Aesthetic alignment
- Tooth protrusion or interferences
As a Diamond+ Provider of Invisalign®, Parks Orthodontics offers the highest level of Invisalign® case experience. We look forward to offering our Phase 1 patients the same great benefits of Invisalign® technology. Call 757-874-6655 today or schedule an appointment online for a complimentary smile assessment.
Certified Diamond+ Invisalign Provider
As a Diamond+ Invisalign® Provider, our orthodontist has achieved the highest level of case experience. It’s not something every orthodontist office achieves. Having this distinction helps you as a patient find a provider you can trust—one that has the knowledge and experience to create healthier, straighter smiles. We have a proven track record of successfully treating patients of all ages!
Invisalign® First — Early Smile Guidance Done Right
Expert Interceptive Orthodontics For Growing Smiles
A clear, comfortable alternative to palatal expanders and early braces, Invisalign First from Parks Orthodontics helps expand arches, create space for incoming adult teeth, and guide dental development with the same trusted precision you expect from the region’s most experienced Invisalign provider.
The Invisalign® First Process
Invisalign® First is designed to treat the unique orthodontic issues of young children, usually between the ages of 6 and 10. The goal is to gradually expand and shape your child’s jaw and arch, along with making room for incoming permanent teeth. At Parks Orthodontics, we love using Invisalign® First to help transform tiny teeth into a healthy, functional smile in a simple, convenient way!
We begin with a consultation with Dr. Parks where she will evaluate your child’s mouth to determine if he or she is a good candidate for Invisalign® First. Following, our team will take images, X-rays and take digital impressions of their mouth to form a complete picture of your child’s smile.
These images and impressions will then be sent to a lab where your child’s custom, clear aligners will be made specifically for them. Once they arrive at our Yorktown, VA office, we will call you to make a fitting appointment for your child. Dr. Parks will check to ensure they fit precisely and give you and your child wear and care instructions.
Your child will continue to wear these aligners as prescribed by Dr. Parks until they have finished their treatment. We will check in and monitor your child’s progress along the way, so we can make sure the treatment is going according to plan!
