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Is your child between the ages of 6 and 10 showing signs of crowded teeth, narrow dental arches, or an uneven bite? Invisalign First™ offers a gentle, kid-friendly Phase 1 orthodontic solution without the discomfort and hassle of traditional metal braces or bulky palatal expanders. At Sunrise Dental Everett, we use modern 3D intraoral digital scanners to map your child's growing jaw with zero messy putty. As a trusted provider of pediatric orthodontics in Everett, our dental team crafts customized clear aligners that gently expand dental arches and create vital space for incoming adult teeth with maximum comfort and zero lifestyle disruption.
How does Invisalign First™ work?
Invisalign First™ utilizes a series of custom-molded, removable aligners made from patented SmartTrack® clear flexible material, specifically engineered to accommodate shorter clinical crowns and developing dental arches:
SmartTrack® material is specially engineered for growing smiles
- Applies gentle, constant force suited for developing jaws
- Improves control of tooth movements for predictable arch expansion
- Comfortable and fits snugly around shorter baby and adult teeth
- Straightens developing teeth without sharp metal brackets or wires
Goop-free 3D digital scanning using iTero scanner
Your child's Phase 1 journey begins with a fun, gentle consultation where our dentists in Everett evaluate their jaw growth, facial development, and bite alignment. Instead of using messy, cold impression putty that triggers gagging, we pass our modern iTero 3D intraoral digital wand smoothly across your child's teeth.
In just 2 to 3 minutes, the iTero scanner captures thousands of crystal-clear 3D images to generate an exact virtual blueprint of your child's mouth. Kids love watching their teeth instantly appear on screen in full 3D color! We review these images together with parents, explain all treatment options, and ensure your child feels relaxed and excited.
Custom Phase 1 Treatment Planning & 3D Preview
Using sophisticated ClinCheck® software, our dentists engineer a customized Phase 1 treatment plan specifically tailored for growing jaws and mixed dentition. Every tooth movement is calculated with precision, expanding dental arches gradually and guiding incoming adult teeth before they become impacted or crooked.
Parents and kids can view an interactive 3D digital simulation of their child's smile transformation—seeing how their dental arches will expand and align week-by-week before their first set of aligner trays is even manufactured!
Aligners engineered specifically for children's teeth
Once your child's digital plan is approved, a series of custom aligners is fabricated from patented SmartTrack® medical-grade thermoplastic. Unlike adult aligners, Invisalign First is specially engineered for mixed dentition—accommodating shorter clinical tooth crowns and providing eruption compensation tabs for emerging permanent molars.
Each aligner is individually laser-trimmed along the child's exact gumline, ensuring sleek comfort without sharp edges that could poke or ulcerate delicate cheeks and lips. Small, smooth tooth-colored composite attachments provide gentle grip for predictable arch development.
Daily wear & active kid-friendly routines
Your child wears each set of aligners for about 1 to 2 weeks, aiming for 20 to 22 hours per day. Because aligners are completely removable, kids pop them out easily during meals, school lunch, sports practices, and musical instrument sessions.
Brushing and flossing remain completely normal—eliminating the food traps, plaque buildup, and white enamel spots commonly caused by traditional metal brackets. Quick check-in appointments at our office every 6 to 8 weeks ensure teeth are tracking smoothly.
Arch expansion & guiding permanent teeth
By the end of Phase 1 treatment, your child's dental arches have been gently broadened, providing sufficient perimeter room for incoming permanent teeth to erupt naturally without severe crowding or impaction. Early crossbites and underbites are corrected while the jawbone is responsive and adaptable.
To maintain this healthy arch perimeter while remaining adult teeth emerge, we provide custom clear retainers for night wear. Phase 1 sets your child up for a much simpler, shorter, and stress-free Phase 2 in their teenage years—often eliminating the need for permanent tooth extractions or jaw surgery entirely.
* Not all patients are candidates for Invisalign. There may be additional treatment costs based on diagnosis and clinical complexity. Offer is not redeemable for cash or credit. Valid on non-covered services only at our office. See office for complete pricing details. All offers are subject to change and cannot be combined.
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Why parents choose Invisalign First™ over traditional metal expanders & braces
- No Poking Wires or Emergencies: Smooth laser-trimmed edges protect delicate gums and cheeks from painful cuts, eliminating emergency appointments for broken brackets or wires.
- Zero Food Restrictions: Kids easily remove their aligners during meals, so they can keep enjoying apples, popcorn, corn on the cob, and healthy snacks without fear of damage.
- Effortless Dental Hygiene: Kids brush and floss normally without navigating around metal brackets, dramatically lowering the risk of plaque accumulation, white spots, and cavities.
- Gentle Arch Expansion: Replaces painful metal expanders with gradual, computer-guided aligner pressure that broadens dental arches comfortably while children grow.
Childhood dental concerns corrected by Invisalign First™
Phase 1 interceptive treatment resolves foundational alignment and bite concerns early before permanent complications develop:
Gently widens narrow jaws to establish proper tongue posture, support nasal breathing, and create space for erupting adult teeth.
Creates perimeter room along the jawbone, preventing incoming permanent teeth from becoming impacted or trapped beneath gums.
Corrects inverted upper and lower tooth overlap early to prevent asymmetric jaw growth, facial distortion, and abnormal enamel wear.
Gently guides flared front teeth inward, dramatically lowering the risk of traumatic sports fractures while stopping thumb-sucking habits.
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"Dr. Chin and his friendly staff have been terrific to deal with throughout the years and my dental health has really benefited. Highly recommend."
Kid-friendly comfort & flexible family financing
We believe every child deserves a confident, healthy foundation for their lifelong smile. Our friendly practice is designed to make pediatric visits fun, comfortable, and affordable for parents.
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