Objective To explore the effect of digital invisible orthodontic technology on orthodontic effect and aesthetic effect in children with anterior crossbite. Methods A total of 86 children diagnosed with anterior crossbite treated in the Department of Orthodontics, Yiwu Stomatological Hospital from January 2024 to June 2025 were selected as the research subjects. According to the random number table method, they were divided into the reference group and the study group, with 43 children in each group. The reference group received conventional orthodontic treatment, and the study group received digital invisible orthodontic technology. The orthodontic effect, aesthetic effect, satisfaction and jaw development were compared between the two groups. Results The total effective rate of the study group (97.67%) was higher than that of the reference group (79.07%) (P<0.05). After treatment, the scores of facial symmetry, soft tissue proffle, appearance and alignment of anterior teeth, lip morphology and closure, and smile aesthetics in the study group were better than those in the reference group (P<0.05). After treatment, the satisfaction scores regarding wearing comfort, convenience, treatment compliance difffculty and follow-up frequency in the study group were higher than those in the reference group (P<0.05). The pre-post treatment variation values of SNA, SNB and ANB angles in the study group were larger than those in the reference group (P<0.05). Conclusion The application of digital invisible orthodontic technology in children with anterior crossbite is effective, which can optimize aesthetic effect, improve satisfaction, and facilitate normal jaw development.