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Two-phase treatment ensures your child has a straight, healthy smile. This process combines various techniques to align their teeth and bite. At Henderson Orthodontics, we offer two-phase orthodontic treatment to develop your child's smile with long-lasting results.
Two-phase orthodontic treatment has several advantages, including:
This treatment consists of two action phases with a resting period in between. Each stage targets different areas to promote health in your child's entire mouth.
The first portion of this two-phase treatment focuses on your child's jaw. It's critical to address the jawbone when your child's mouth is still developing. The American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recommends taking children to an AAO orthodontist at 7 years old, which is when you can begin this treatment.
This phase ensures the patient has a healthy bite and enough room for permanent teeth to emerge. Orthodontists usually only recommend this treatment to fix moderate to severe orthodontic issues. Each case varies, but Phase One usually lasts from nine to 18 months.
Phase One treatment must happen when your child is young and their palate is still easy to move. There is often a gap between this phase and Phase Two to give the patient's mouth a break and wait for their adult teeth to erupt.
Your orthodontist may use a retainer during the resting phase to keep your child's teeth in place and prepare for the next stage. This period lasts until the patient's adult teeth grow in, which could take several years.
Phase Two of this treatment uses braces to finish adjusting the patient's teeth. It can address issues such as:
Some individuals only require Phase Two treatment for a healthy smile. While this stage is recommended for kids around 11 or 12, adults can also benefit from it. Every patient's case differs, but Phase Two normally takes 12 to 20 months for the best results.
Delaying two-phase treatment for your child may worsen problems and create issues that require more time and money to fix. In severe cases, the patient may need surgery to achieve the results that two-phase treatment could have provided. Early two-phase treatment is an effective way to adjust your child's teeth and jaw.
At Henderson Orthodontics, we prioritize your family's care at our Duncanville and Grand Prairie, Texas, locations. You can expect personalized, high-quality care from our skilled staff. As an AAO member, Dr. Henderson has the experience necessary for effective two-phase treatment.
Request an appointment today to help your child attain beautiful teeth!