With early orthodontic intervention, many dental needs can be addressed and corrected at the right time, instead of down the road when they may be harder to fix. This is where a two-phase treatment plays an important role in properly caring for your child’s orthodontic needs.
Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatments
With a two-phase orthodontic approach, the first phase will typically begin immediately, especially while your child still has most of their primary teeth. The second phase will typically occur once your child gets older, depending on your child’s growth and corrective orthodontic and dental needs.
Common First Phase Orthodontic Treatments:
- Correct biting and chewing problems
- Correct harmful oral habits
- Guide permanent teeth into a more favorable position
- Correct bite issues, such as a crossbite
- Prevent damage or breakage to protruded front teeth
- Create a more pleasing arrangement of teeth, lips and face
- Establish long-term stability for the teeth
Common Second Phase Orthodontic Treatments:
- Move permanent teeth into their final positions
- Continue to improve teeth function and facial appearance
Early Orthodontic Care
From bite issues, to misaligned teeth, there are a variety of reasons to have an orthodontist examine your child’s mouth, especially by the age of 7. By having a thorough orthodontic evaluation, you will better be able to understand how your child’s teeth are growing, which allows for the opportunity to either correct a potential issue form occurring, or correct it while it is still early, such as the following:
- Crossbites
- Crowded teeth
- Spacing issues
- Teeth not emerging in the right sequence
- Missing teeth
- Congenitally missing teeth
For more information and to schedule your child’s first orthodontic consultation, contact Beauty Smile Orthodontics today.