At every dental visit your child’s developing jaw and the teeth alignment will be evaluated for any maldevelopment. We offer a wide range of orthodontic treatments. Early intervention is recommended to avoid severe malocclusions in future.

EARLY INTERVENTION

Early Intervention allows us to guide jaw development to increase the width of dental arches and chewing and swallowing function We also address the unhealthy oral habits at this stage.

Enhancing the growth of the jaw and correcting certain bite concerns early, such as an underbite, crossbite, or crowding, eliminates more aggressive lengthy forms of treatment including permanent tooth extractions and surgery.

Other orthodontic problems such as crowding of the teeth, too much space between the teeth, jaw growth problems, protruding teeth, early or late loss of milky teeth, or thumb-sucking habits are all scenarios in which children can benefit from early treatment.

Additional advantages include increased self-esteem and improved breathing (expansion treatment).

TWO PHASE TREATMENT

The purpose of two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, aesthetic result that will remain stable throughout your life.

Early treatment is most effective for achieving lasting results and consists of two phases; Phase I, to enhance the jaw developments, and Phase II, to ensure that the teeth are where they’re supposed to be.

WHAT IS PHASE 1 TREATMENT

The goal of Phase I treatment is to enhance the jaw development in a way that will accommodate all of the permanent teeth and create the best foundation for the jaws to grow in harmony with each other. The healthiest and most beautiful smiles start with great beginnings.

At the end of the first phase of treatment, teeth are not in their final positions. This will be determined and accomplished in the second phase of treatment once all permanent teeth have come in. Timing is critical, and therefore, periodic recall appointments for observation are necessary, usually on a six-month basis.

WHAT IS PHASE 2 TREATMENT

The goal of Phase II is to make sure each tooth has an exact location in the mouth where it is in harmony with the lips, cheeks, tongue, and other teeth. When this equilibrium is established, the teeth will function together properly and stability is increased. Phase II usually involves full braces, and many times can be accomplished with Invisalign.