INVISIBLE BRACES IN FRESH BREATH DENTAL CLINIC FOR KIDS & TEENS
Starting little shifts today goes a long way
As a child grows, their smile grows with them. And even with baby teeth, it may be time for children aged 6 to 10 to start orthodontic treatment. This is known as Phase 1 treatment.
At this stage, doctors can see issues that may need early treatment to address a developing problem.
- Phase 1 treatment for growing children with a mix of baby and permanent teeth.*
- Phase 2 treatment for pre-teens and teens when most or all permanent teeth have erupted.
* Retainers are recommended in between phases while waiting for the permanent teeth to grow in and after Phase 2 is completed to help retain the corrections made
Advantages of Phase 1 treatment
The goal of Phase 1 treatment is to develop young jaws and/or arches to make room for existing teeth and for incoming permanent teeth
- Can prevent pre-existing bite issues from getting worse
- Can fix existing teeth-straightening conditions
- Can improve the appearance of a growing child’s smile
- Can correct oral habits such as thumb sucking or tongue thrusting
- Can make Phase 2 treatment shorter and easier