Invisalign First: clear aligners for growing children
30 August 2026 · 5 min read
Invisalign First is designed for children with a mix of baby and adult teeth. Here is how it guides growth without brackets.
Made for mixed dentition
Invisalign First uses aligners shaped around erupting permanent teeth and baby teeth that are still in place. Special eruption compartments leave room for teeth that are on their way, so treatment does not have to wait until every adult tooth has arrived.
What it can correct
Crowding, spacing, narrow arches, protruding front teeth and mild bite differences respond well in this age group. Because the jaws are still growing, small changes made now often prevent bigger corrections later.
Daily life with aligners
Aligners come out for meals, brushing and sport, which keeps cleaning simple and avoids the food restrictions of fixed braces. Most children wear each set for one to two weeks and attend short check-ups every six to ten weeks.
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