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 Early
Treatment
Early treatment (Phase I) in our office
is an important option available to address
orthodontic problems before all permanent
teeth have erupted. Early treatment is
not necessarily recommended for all children.
It is, however, recommended for those
cases we feel will obtain a better long
term result if a short treatment phase
is initiated early when growth is available.
Corrections we would consider addressing
early include creating space for eruption
of all permanent teeth and correcting
discrepancies in jaw sizes. Children who
have had an early stage of treatment will
usually need to wear braces again once
all permanent teeth have erupted.
The second phase can be much shorter and
easier since early treatment has been
done.
Most patients and parents prefer an early
stage for the following reasons:
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The front teeth are aligned early
and the child has the benefit of a
beautiful smile earlier.
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Most children are more interested
in their appliances, brushing their
teeth and the care of braces than
teenagers. Good patient cooperation
allows treatment to progress faster
and allows the best treatment results.
In order to inspire children to take
better care of their teeth, we have
regular contests and a positive reward
system. Read
more about it.
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Corrections obtained in Phase I
may sometimes be so successful that
Phase II treatment is optional or
not necessary at all.
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Total overall treatment fees are
not significantly higher if Phase
I and Phase II treatment are done
than if treatment is delayed until
all permanent teeth are erupted.
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