At Polin Dental, we love bringing the latest orthodontic innovations to our Boca Raton community - especially when they make life easier for growing kids and busy parents.
That’s why we’re thrilled about Align Technology’s Invisalign® System with Mandibular Advancement featuring occlusal blocks. This 2025 advancement is already helping orthodontists across the United States treat Class II issues (commonly called overbites or “buck teeth”) more effectively than ever before - and it’s now fully available right here in our Boca Raton office.
What Makes This New Invisalign Feature So Special?
Traditional treatments for Class II malocclusions often meant wearing bulky functional appliances, elastics, or even waiting until growth was complete. Now, with this new system:
- Simultaneous jaw + teeth correction - The lower jaw is gently advanced while teeth are straightened - all in one set of clear aligners.
- Solid occlusal blocks - Laser-welded for strength so they won’t crush or distort. They create just the right amount of vertical opening, allowing treatment to start earlier - even in deep bite or Class II division 2 cases.
- Super comfortable SmartTrack® material - Patients report an easy transition and high compliance because the aligners feel natural.
- No elastics, no palatal coverage, fully removable - Kids can eat, brush, and floss normally. No more “stuck” feeling or extra hardware.
- Precise control - Attachments can even be placed under the blocks for better tooth movement and leveling.
In short: fewer appliances, less discomfort, and beautiful results that improve both smile aesthetics and long-term bite function.
As Dr. Mitra Derakhshan, Align’s EVP and Chief Clinical Officer, explained: “This represents a breakthrough in Class II treatment with clear aligners by allowing doctors to simultaneously address dental and skeletal discrepancies in a more predictable and efficient manner.”
Local orthodontists using it agree. One noted: “Patients can bite down easily… compliance has been a breeze.” Another said young patients “love the ability to remove the aligners for eating.”
Why Boca Raton Parents Are Loving This Option for Their Tweens & Teens
If your child is 10–16 years old and in the late mixed or early permanent dentition stage, this could be the ideal time to act. Early correction of mandibular retrusion (when the lower jaw sits too far back) can:
- Improve facial profile and confidence
- Create better space for permanent teeth
- Reduce the chance of needing more invasive treatment later
And because it’s Invisalign, everything stays nearly invisible - perfect for school pictures, sports, and everyday life in South Florida.
Dr. Carly Polin and our team are specially trained on this new system and have seen firsthand how excited families get when they learn their child can skip the bulky appliances they may remember from their own childhood.
Ready to Explore This New Invisalign Option for Your Child?
If you’ve been told your child has an overbite, deep bite, or Class II issue, we invite you to schedule a complimentary Invisalign consultation at our Boca Raton office.
We’ll use our advanced iTero® digital scanner to show you a personalized preview of your child’s future smile - including how the mandibular advancement feature can work for them.
Located at 2600 N Military Trail #320, Boca Raton, FL. Call 561-997-2323 or book online today. We welcome new patients, work with most insurance plans, and offer flexible financing through CareCredit.
Your child’s confident, healthy smile is closer than you think - and now more comfortable than ever.
Schedule a consultation with Boca Raton's Best Dentist, Dr. Carly Polin. We’re here in Boca Raton, ready to make your dental experience positive and empowering. Keep smiling - your smile is our passion! - Dr. Carly Polin & the Polin Dental Team
Source: Align Technology Press Release – Commercial Availability in the U.S. and Canada (April 24, 2025) Read the full announcement here