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ALIGNERS FOR CHILDREN & TEENS

Invisible orthodontics between ages 6 and 12

Modern dental correction during growth – gentle, digital and without braces.

Dental and jaw development in childhood determines oral health for life.
Between the ages of 6 and 12 — the so-called mixed dentition phase — many malpositions can be corrected in a particularly effective and minimally invasive way.

Thanks to modern aligner technology, it is now possible to perform comprehensive orthodontic treatments in children and adolescents without fixed appliances.

At Alaya Dental, we use aligners as part of a medically guided early orthodontic approach — digitally planned, clinically controlled and individually adapted.

What can aligners achieve in children?

Modern aligners allow multiple goals simultaneously:

1 — Align teeth

We place teeth into a stable, functional position early.

2 — Level dental axes

We balance tooth positions for proper bite development.

3 — Expand the jaws

We guide maxillary growth gently and predictably.

4 — Preserve space

We maintain room for permanent teeth.

5 — Recover lost space

We progressively correct existing crowding.

6 — Coordinate both arches

We harmonize upper and lower jaws functionally.

Goal: a healthy dental development that avoids invasive future treatments.

Why aligners instead of braces?

Moving teeth has consequences — which is why we plan carefully.

Traditional braces often cause:

  • Increased caries risk
  • Difficult hygiene
  • Discomfort
  • Aesthetic issues
  • Unpleasant impressions
  • Limited force control

Aligners offer:

  • Nearly invisible appearance
  • Removable for eating and cleaning
  • Lower caries risk
  • Gentle controlled forces
  • Digital planning
  • No impressions – only 3D scan
  • Usually pain-free treatment

For many children, it’s their first orthodontic experience without fear.

Minimal today, less invasive tomorrow

Early detection reduces future interventions.
 
Early aligner orthodontics may prevent:
• Extractions
• Long-term braces
• Surgical procedures
• Complex rehabilitations
 
We don’t fix problems — we guide development.

Digital planning – full control

Every treatment begins with:

3D scan

Functional analysis

Growth assessment

Aesthetic evaluation

Resulting in a plan that is:

Medical

Realistic

Individualized

Long-term stable

Who is it suitable for?

Indicated for:
•crowding
•spacing
•crossbite
•open bite
•asymmetry
•relapses
 
Not all cases qualify — and we say so honestly.

Our approach at Alaya Dental

We don’t treat teeth — we treat growing humans.
 
We combine:
•orthodontics
•periodontics
•function
•aesthetics
•long-term planning
 
A well-treated child today avoids complex treatments tomorrow.

Gentle, fear-free, child-centered

We work:
•calmly
•without pressure
•with clear explanations
•without unnecessary interventions
 
Treatment should be effective and emotionally positive.

First step

If you’re unsure whether treatment is needed:
We advise honestly, without pressure.

Sometimes waiting is right.
Sometimes acting early changes everything.

We explain both.

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🗓️ Digital assessment