Howard University Dentistry

The American Association of Orthodontics recommends children have an evaluation by an orthodontist by the age of 7. Many children require the guidance of dental and facial development as a first phase of orthodontic treatment, commonly called Phase 1 or Interceptive Orthodontics. Invisalign clear aligners, are a set of clear, removable trays that are custom fitted to your teeth.

You wear them for 20-22 hours a day and change your set as your teeth shift. Your orthodontist will evaluate your specific case to see if Invisalign is right for you. Some, but not all, bite discrepancies can be treated with Invisalign. Braces can correct crooked and crowded teeth, a misaligned bite, and jaw problems.