Your child’s Invisalign journey begins with a relaxed, specialist-led orthodontic consultation. We will listen to your concerns, examine their teeth and bite, and assess how their jaws and smile are developing.

A detailed digital scan allows us to map the position of your child’s teeth precisely. Using advanced 3D planning, we can identify developing concerns and explain the available options clearly to both you and your child.

During the consultation, we will discuss whether the best next step is Invisalign First, another form of orthodontic care or simply monitoring your child’s development. If treatment is recommended, you will receive a personalised plan explaining:

• The concerns we have identified
• What the treatment is intended to achieve
• The anticipated treatment time
• How often the aligners need to be worn
• The review appointment schedule
• Treatment fees and available finance options

You will have the opportunity to ask questions and understand the available choices before deciding whether to proceed.

Invisalign First uses a sequence of custom-made, removable clear aligners to guide your child’s teeth through a series of carefully planned movements.

The aligners are designed around the needs of growing children, including smaller teeth and permanent teeth that are still erupting. Depending on your child’s individual development, Invisalign First may be used to address concerns such as crowding, spacing, narrow dental arches and certain developing bite problems.

Each set of aligners is worn for the period prescribed by the orthodontist before your child moves on to the next set. Aligners are normally worn for 20-22 hours each day and removed for eating, drinking anything other than water, brushing and flossing. Because the aligners are removable, your child can continue to brush and floss their teeth normally.

Regular orthodontic reviews allow us to check that the aligners fit correctly, monitor progress and observe how your child’s teeth and bite are developing. Consistent aligner wear and support from a parent or carer are important parts of successful treatment.

Some children may need a second phase of orthodontic treatment once more of their permanent teeth have erupted. Early treatment creates a better foundation for the developing smile but does not guarantee that no further orthodontic treatment will be required. Where Phase 2 treatment is needed, early intervention may help make it shorter or more straightforward.

For growing children, timing can make a real difference.

An early orthodontic assessment can help us identify developing bite, crowding and spacing concerns while your child’s teeth and jaws are still growing. This does not mean treatment will always begin immediately. In some cases, the most appropriate recommendation will be to monitor development and review your child again at a later stage.

Where early treatment would be beneficial, acting at the right time may help prevent a developing concern from becoming more difficult to manage. It can also help create space for permanent teeth and provide a healthier foundation for the next stage of your child’s development.

Our orthodontist has experience ranging from early childhood intervention through to complex adult orthodontic cases. This depth of expertise allows us to assess your child’s current needs while also considering how their teeth, bite and facial development may change over time.

Every recommendation is based on your child rather than on a particular appliance. If Invisalign First is not the most appropriate option, we will explain why and discuss suitable alternatives or monitoring.

Treatment is available at our Chalfont St Peter clinic, near Gerrards Cross, and our Amersham clinic.

Take the first step towards specialist-led orthodontic care for your child.

Your child’s consultation can include:

• An orthodontic assessment with our experienced orthodontist
• A digital scan of their teeth and bite
• A personalised smile-and-bite assessment
• Clear guidance on whether early treatment is recommended
• An Invisalign First suitability discussion
• An explanation of fees and available finance options

There is no obligation to begin treatment. The aim of the appointment is to help you understand your child’s development, whether treatment is needed and which option would be most appropriate.