{"id":100,"date":"2023-02-03T17:35:17","date_gmt":"2023-02-03T17:35:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=100"},"modified":"2023-03-20T17:37:59","modified_gmt":"2023-03-20T17:37:59","slug":"is-my-child-ready-for-phase-1-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cordesorthodontics.com\/blog\/2023\/02\/03\/is-my-child-ready-for-phase-1-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Is My Child Ready for Phase 1 Orthodontics?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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In order to achieve a healthy and beautiful smile later in life, kids often need a little help and guidance\u2014and because of this, braces have become a rite of passage for many children. But since there\u2019s no \u201cbest age\u201d for orthodontic treatment, the right time for your child to receive them is going to depend on their individual circumstances combined with what their orthodontist thinks is appropriate. Here\u2019s a closer look at phase 1 orthodontics<\/a>, which might be exactly what your child needs to set their smile up for the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What Is Phase 1 Orthodontics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Also sometimes referred to as interceptive orthodontics, phase\n1 orthodontics is a problem-focused treatment that\u2019s designed to address orthodontic\nissues present in young children as early as age 7. These treatments can even\nbe initiated when baby teeth are still present and only some of the adult teeth\nhave made an appearance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This type of treatment generally spans anywhere from 6 to 18\nmonths and can range from a single orthodontic appliance to limited braces with\nthe removal of select baby teeth. Appliances such as palate expanders,\nthumb-sucking devices, or orthodontic headgear can also be utilized. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Phase 1 orthodontics is advantageous because it often makes future\ntreatment much easier, and in some cases, it can even make future orthodontics unnecessary!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Might My Child Need Orthodontic Treatment?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Some kids are lucky, and as they grow, their teeth require\nvery little effort to straighten. However, other children must undergo various\northodontic treatments to address certain issues often involving misalignment. Here\nare a few of the most common issues that phase 1 orthodontics can address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n