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Invisalign Expansion at Tacoma

Invisalign Expansion

Expansion of the dental arches is advantageous for many reasons including creation of spaces for the eruption of the underlying permanent teeth, widening the smile to improve smile esthetics and elimination of functional problems like posterior crossbites (when the upper jaw is narrower than the lower jaw).

BEFORE AND AFTER: Actual expansion patients of Dr. Knight with Invisalign aligners

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    Invisalign Palatal Expander

    Palatal Expander at the office of Dr. Douglas J. Knight at Tacoma

    Meet the new Invisalign Palatal Expander System

    Combine this new, less painful 1  palatal expansion system with Invisalign First for a comprehensive early treatment solution.  Make room for adult teeth in kids 6-11 without painful daily screw-turning.  A revolutionary new design, clinically proven to be safe and effective. 2

    Make room for adult teeth in kids 6-11 with the expander that is:

    1. Less painful that traditional expanders 1
    2. Clinically proven to be safe and effective 2
    3. A revolutionary new design with no metal screw
    4. 100% of survey Invisalign-trained orthodontists agree that the Invisalign Palatal Expander System reduces anxiety in patients, compared to traditional expanders.1

    How does the Invisalign Palatal Expander work? It is less painful 1, but just as effective, 2 which is very innovative.

    Using a series if 3D-printed expanders that gradually widen to create space for adult teeth, the Invisalign Palatal Expander System gives kids the orthodontic care they need, without you having to manually crank open the expander every day.  That means fewer tears, less anxiety and more positive experience overall.1

    The world’s most innovative palatal expander

    Invisalign aligners changed the game more than 20 years ago. Now they are doing it again! 

    Say goodbye to daily screw turning:  Every set of expanders is custom-fit to your child’s mouth and 3D-printed for a sleek design, and more comfortable1 and less anxiety-induced experience1 for your child and for you parents.

    Clinically proven to be safe and effective2:  The era of traditional expanders is over.  The Invisalign Palatal Expander system is the only FDA-cleared removable palatal expander that’s just as effective as traditional expanders2.

    Removable for better oral hygiene3: With no metal or wires in the way, your child can easily pop out the Invisalign Palatal Expander to brush and floss as usual. 

    Kid-friendly:  Most children can pop the expander in and out on their own, no matter their age4.

    No food restrictions:  Mealtimes stay stress-free with an expander that’s easy to pop out and clean with a toothbrush.  Noodles, pizza and PB&J’s are here to stay. 

    Fewer emergency visits:  No metal or wires means fewer unplanned trips to the orthodontist and more time for kid time. 

    1. 1Based on the survey in August 2023 in CAN of 10 Invisalign-trained orthodontists who participated in the Invisalign Palatal Expander System Technical Design Assessment and have treated at least 1 patient ages 6-11 years with IPE. Data on file at Align Technology, as of October 30, 2023.
    2. 2 Based on data from a multi-site US IDE clinical study (n=29 subjects, ages 7-10 years) of expansion treatment with Invisalign® Palatal Expanders. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 5, 2023.
    3. 3 Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 5, 2023.
    4. 1 Based on survey data from parents of patients in a multi-site US IDE clinical study (n=29 subjects, ages 7-10 years) of expansion treatment with Invisalign® Palatal Expanders. Data on file at Align Technology, as of September 5, 2023.