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Clear Aligners For Kids In West Chester Township & Blue Ash, OH

Home » Clear Aligners » Clear Aligners For Kids In West Chester Township & Blue Ash, OH
  • Cassinelli, Shanker & Associates Orthodontics
  • June 27, 2021

At Cassinelli, Shanker, & Associates Orthodontics, we understand that some of our patients want the excellent results of braces but need a corrective treatment that is more flexible and discreet. This is why we offer clear aligner treatments. While it may seem this type of treatment is aimed at older patients, kids often have the greatest success in clear aligners and achieve beautiful smiles that will last for years to come.

What Are Clear Aligners?

Clear aligners are virtually invisible trays that fit snugly over a patient’s teeth and are adjusted over time to gradually shift their teeth into place for their dream smile. For clear aligners, we will use a 3D imaging system to craft a digital model of your child’s teeth and use it to make treatment decisions and plan out a series of aligners that will help them achieve the desired result. About every two weeks, your kid will receive a new set of aligners that have been slightly changed to provide their teeth with consistent pressure while moving them in the planned direction.

For our aligners, we can print their trays in-house using our state-of-the-art 3D printer so that you can get them as soon as possible. This also makes the aligners more customizable since we have more control over the creation of the trays. Drs. Alex Cassinelli, Shiv Shanker, Robin Baker, and Jeremy Dock are consistently active in current-day research and are all board-certified orthodontists, so they are more than qualified to craft a treatment plan that works for your child.

Clear aligners also feature attachments, or buttons, which are small white tooth-colored shapes affixed to the teeth during clear aligner treatment. Due to the round and smooth shape of teeth, attachments help move the teeth with precision in the correct direction to achieve the best result most efficiently. Our orthodontists will design the attachments specifically required for your treatment.

Invisalign aligners aren’t printed in-house like our aligners, but they are still highly effective, and we have created many beautiful smiles using this special clear aligner treatment. If Invisalign aligners are the best option for your child’s orthodontic needs and goals, you will still receive a new set of aligners every two weeks, and we will plan out the treatment so they can achieve their dream smile. In order for either of these treatments to be effective, it’s essential that your child wears the aligners for at least 20 hours a day.

How Are Clear Aligners for Kids Different Than Clear Aligners for Adults?

The reason kids often do so well in clear aligners is that they are the most adaptable to change and aren’t likely to remove their aligners often after they get used to them. This varies from patient to patient, but children usually keep their aligners in for the required amount of time, and the consistent pressure helps their teeth move into the correct place on schedule.

These aligners also work well for kids because their mouths are still growing. As their mouths form, it’s easier to direct growth and change the position of their teeth and jaw before they’re fully formed. To ensure that your child is wearing their aligners for the suggested 20 hours a day, Invisalign features a compliance indicator on every one of their sets for kids. These indicators are small marks near the back of the appliance, and they fade as a patient wears their aligners. If your child isn’t wearing their Invisalign for long enough, the indicators won’t fade, and you can help remind them to keep their aligners in to protect their treatment progress.

What Are the Benefits of Clear Aligners for Children?

There are many great benefits to clear aligners, such as the beautiful and healthy smiles they create. Beyond the great results, they also help patients feel more comfortable during treatment and gives them a sense of freedom they may not have if they wore braces.

Clear aligner wearers can enjoy all of their favorite foods without worrying about damaging their appliances. In braces, they would need to avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods. As long as your child removes their aligners and puts them somewhere safe while they’re eating, they can continue eating all of their snacks and treats.

Another great benefit of clear aligners is that it is easier for children to brush and floss their teeth as they normally would. They can remove their aligners and make sure they maintain their great oral health without worrying about navigating around brackets and wires. By keeping their teeth clean, they can protect their treatment progress and ensure their future smile is a bright one.

How Should My Child Care for Their Clear Aligners?

We know that it can be difficult for children to do their oral health routine by themselves, but with clear aligners, they only have to add more step after they brush and floss. To keep their aligners clean and free of food debris, your child should use a toothbrush and warm water and scrub the insides and outsides of their trays. This helps get rid of the harmful bacteria that would otherwise go back on their teeth.

Can My Child Still Participate in Sports?

Your child can still participate in their favorite sports, even during treatment. Clear aligners are unique because they act as a sort of mouthguard that protects their mouth and teeth from getting damaged during a game. However, if your child feels more comfortable playing without their aligners, they are free to remove their trays for a few hours, as long as they remember to put them back in afterward.

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We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. We are committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit.

Grace C.
Everyone in the office has been professional and Bev at the front desk is exceptional. I sat with my son during treatment thinking about how she is above and beyond wonderful. I am grateful for her attention to detail, consideration of my circumstances, communication across the team of personnel to make sure I had what I wanted and all of it infused with kindness.
Response from the owner:Your comments are so sweet. We are so glad that you've had a wonderful experience. We strive to provide excellent service and care to each of our patients!
Shanti H.
Just started the orthodontic procedure. The experience is excellent and the cost is reasonable
Response from the owner:Thank you. We are happy to be able to help you get the smile you want 😀
Sarah H.
This orthodontic team has been absolutely wonderful! Highly recommend for your orthodontic needs!
Response from the owner:Thank you, Sarah! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience with our team. Your recommendation means a lot to us!
Triplets2010
All 3 of my children have gone here for a couple of years and they are amazing! Great customer service, top notch orthodontic care!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review! We are so happy to hear you had a great experience with our staff and doctors. We love creating beautiful smiles!
Ashley P.
Very clean office. The staff was prepared for our visit, like having a new patient name board and plenty to do in the waiting room for littles. Staff was friendly and facility was very neat. We enjoyed our visit and didn't feel pressured to buy any treatment options.
Response from the owner:So glad you enjoyed your visit, and thank you for the wonderful review.
Jamie I.
Our daughter and son were patients several years ago. And now another daughter is a new patient with the office. We have had a great experience. Friendly and professional staff. Great communicators. Reasonably priced! Clean and warm environment. Highly recommend!
Response from the owner:Thank you for your review. It is our pleasure to provide excellent care for your family. We are so glad you chose our office again.
Valerie A.
My experience for my consultation was an experience that I’ve never had before. From the moment I arrived for my visit, until I was done, the staff was great and made me feel very comfortable. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
Response from the owner:So happy to hear this. Thanks for the great review.
David B.
Friendly, knowledgeable, and professional. Office was immaculate. Great experience!
Response from the owner:Thanks. Appreciate the compliments!
Tasha F.
I wish I could give more than five stars! I truly enjoyed being a patient at Cassinelli, Shanker & Associates. Being able to go through this process with both of my sons made it even more special. The staff knew us by name and made us feel welcome at every appointment. I couldn’t recommend a better place to get braces 😁
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the great review! It has been our pleasure treating your family. We have the best doctors and staff and love what we do!
Slice S.
Adult Invisalign, a 16 month process, I’m so glad I did it! Organized, we’ll communicated process and my providers were all amazing!
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the 5-star review! We love what we do. It has been our pleasure having you as our patient!
Christin M.
They are such a phenomenal practice with caring and attentive staff! The orthodontists are knowledgeable and kind! We have had such a positive experience working with them!
Response from the owner:Thank you for the 5-star review! We have 4 of the best orthodontists and an amazing team. We are so happy to hear you agree!
Elisa C.
My experience I had with this office was excellent. They went over and beyond to make sure my child was comfortable was OK nothing was hurting her. I will always recommend you take your child to this dentist office for any dental work done on your children.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for your kind words and 5-star review! We pride ourselves in offering the highest quality in patient care and customer satisfaction. It has been our please treating your daughter.
melissa D.
Super nice staff! I was in and out of there with all my questions answered. I get my Invisalign put in in two weeks and I am very excited.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much! We are so happy to join you on your journey to a new beautiful smile!
Crystal D.
We have been extremely happy with the level of care our daughter has received. Everyone in the office is friendly and knowledgeable. Our time in the office was quick and efficient. They estimated the length of her treatment plan to be 18 months and she finished a full six months early. We highly recommend Cassinelli and Shanker to anyone entering the orthodontics phase.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your feedback and excellent review! We love hearing you had a great experience. Your daughter was a star patient and it has been our pleasure treating her.
Kiersten G.
Friendly staff, easy experience. Went in for my 8 year old who is not losing baby teeth and has no room for any that can come in. Dr. set out a clear plan for the near future and things that may be farther out.
Response from the owner:Thank you for your 5-star review! We value patient relationships and are confident we have the best orthodontists in the city!
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