What is Phase I (early) Treatment?
Phase I treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 8 and 10. Phase I treatment lasts until all the deciduous teeth are lost. The primary objective for Phase I treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem. Generally this consists of palatal expansion,and/or partial braces, and/or upper and lower space maintainers.
