If a 12 Year Old Gets Invisalign, Will Her Jaw Still Grow After?

Question

12 year old has gaps in top teeth. Is Invisalign more of a comstetic treatment and will her jaw still grow after?

Lance Timmerman, DMD, MAGD · Answer

While orthodontics at age 12 is common, growth IS incomplete (which can be a good thing when considering orthodontics).  This may not be an issue at the completion, since wearing a retainer should help keep things in place.

	So, if the question is will there still be growth?  Yes.  Should you wait for orthodontics after growth is complete?  Probably not.

Rob van den Berg, DDS, MS · Answer

Obtain a complete orthodontic diagnosis to decide when to start treatment and what to do. She may need upper jaw widening soon, if she also has a narrower upper jaw.

	Her lower jaw will grow during and after orthodontic treatment. For a small difference in jaw size rubberbands can be used with the Invisalign. A large diffference will require more extensive treatment.

	Invisalign can be used to fix minor cosmetic issues as well as extensive orthodontic misalignment in experienced hands.

Jacqueline Demko, DDS, MSD · Answer

Short answer: growth typically an irrelevant factor after rothodotnitc treatment whether invisalign or braces IF retainers are worn as instructed.

	Long answer: the above answer can be restated for adult treatment to by saying RELAPS is typically an irrelavant factor IF retainers are warn as directed.

	The real answer becomes how much do you trust your teen ager to wear retainers as directed to protect your investment.

	Some people ask if they grow do retainers stop fitting. The answer is no. The bone the teeth actually sit in will stop growing very early, as far as what would effect the retainers.

Brian Povolny, DDS, PhD · Answer

A typical 12 year old girl usually hs some jaw growth remaining and Invisalign (or any other orthodontic appliance) has no effect on when jaw growth stops.  The question is whether jaw growth will affect the result obtained with Invisalign.  This depends on the particulars of the case.  If there is a "class III" tendency (lower jaw and teeth too far forward)  then further jaw growth could be a problem, and cause spaces to open up again.  However, in certain other bite relationships it might not be a problem, or could even improve the bite.  Your best approach is to consult with an orthodontist who has experience with all types of cases and appliances.  That way you'll be sure that the totality of your child's situation will be assessed, and you'll be able to choose the best appliance for your child.

Daniel Noor, DMD, PC · Answer

Yes but insure the invisalign doctor has a lot of experience and is able to properly predict and allow room for growth.

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