What is Phase One (early) Treatment?
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment lasts about 12-24 months. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe, and to improve self-esteem and self-image.
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment lasts about 12-21 months. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem and self-image.
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment lasts about 12-18 months. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem and self-image.
Phase One treatment, if necessary, is usually initiated on children between the ages of 7 and 10. Phase One treatment lasts on average 2-3 years. The primary objective for Phase One treatment is to address significant problems that cannot be corrected later, to prevent them from becoming more severe and to improve self-esteem and self-image.
Phase One treatment, when needed, is usually initiated on children between the ages of seven and 10. Phase One treatment usually takes about 12-21 months. There are several primary objectives for Phase One treatment. – To address significant problems early to prevent them from becoming severe corrections later. – To develop jaws for crowding concerns and modify jaw growth for an improved jaw relationship. – Finally, to improve self-esteem and self-image, both very important during their formative years. At Alexander Orthodontics, Phase One treatment is avoided whenever possible. Most corrections made by Phase One treatments can be made when the child is ready for comprehensive treatment. Waiting for comprehensive treatment reduces 1. the time the child is in treatment, 2. the number of office visits, and 3. the cost of treatment.
