The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that every child see an orthodontist by age 7.
Phase I Treatment
Phase I treatment usually takes place between the ages of 7-11 and can involve orthodontic appliances that create space in the mouth and correct bite problems while growth is still occurring. This stage is generally completed early, while patients still have mixed dentition (baby and adult teeth).
Adolescent Treatment / Phase II Treatment
Adolescent treatment typically occurs between the ages of 9 through 14, while children are in a rapid stage of growth. These orthodontic patients have typically lost all of their deciduous (baby) teeth and their permanent teeth have, for the most part, come in.
Using traditional braces or other orthodontic treatments, we can harness the rapid growth during these adolescent years to facilitate the treatment of orthodontic problems for the most effective results.
