{"id":1095,"date":"2015-10-01T17:13:25","date_gmt":"2015-10-01T17:13:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/live-meadowsorthodonticsdotcom.pantheonsite.io\/?p=1095"},"modified":"2015-10-01T17:13:25","modified_gmt":"2015-10-01T17:13:25","slug":"1095-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.meadowsorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=1095","title":{"rendered":"What to expect with Early (Phase 1) Orthodontic Treatment"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In the last blog, I addressed why early treatment (often called Phase 1 treatment) may\u00a0be recommended, and the conditions that often require early intervention. As a summary, early treatment has been recommended by Dr. Rejman<em> only if a window of opportunity will be missed <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\" wp-image-1098 alignright\" src=\"http:\/\/live-meadowsorthodonticsdotcom.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/pinterest-child-need-braces-296x300.png\" alt=\"pinterest-child-need-braces\" width=\"182\" height=\"184\" \/>(due to age and skeletal growth patterns) that will negatively affect a child\u2019s facial structure, bite,\u00a0esthetics, or periodontal support (tooth stability).<\/em> \u00a0Orthodontists undergo years of study focused on craniofacial\u00a0growth and development, and there is considerable variation in age regarding dental and skeletal maturity between children. \u00a0Dr. Rejman will inform you when we can best take advantage of this growth, and will let you know when the optimal time is to begin treatment.\u00a0Orthodontic treatment and a child\u2019s growth<br \/>\nshould complement each other if it is timed properly.<\/p>\n<p><em>If early treatment has been recommended for your child, here is what to expect:<\/em><\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Because early treatment occurs during the mixed dentition (when both \u201cbaby\u201d and \u201cadult\u201d teeth are present), treatment does not involve a full set of braces. We often use a limited number of braces to achieve the desired correction, in conjunction with other devices such as an expander and appliances designed to improve the relationship the child\u2019s upper and lower jaws. It is sometimes advantageous to have several baby teeth removed if there is a severe issue with spacing or improper tooth eruption.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022<a href=\"http:\/\/live-meadowsorthodonticsdotcom.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/200265569-001.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-1099\" src=\"http:\/\/live-meadowsorthodonticsdotcom.pantheonsite.io\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/200265569-001-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"200265569-001\" width=\"183\" height=\"122\" \/><\/a> Because Phase 1 is problem focused, we like to be as efficient as possible, and remove the appliances and limited braces once the problem has been addressed. Phase 1 treatment can be as short as 6 months (for dental based interceptive issues), to more than a year for more difficult skeletal issues (such as underbites).<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Retainers will be fit to maintain the correction that has been achieved while we wait for the permanent teeth to erupt. We use a number of different retainers to maintain the correction of different problems. The nice thing for kids is that retainers are usually only worn at night while they are sleeping.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Often retainers will stop fitting correctly as more permanent teeth continue to erupt, and retainers after Phase 1 are relatively temporary for this reason. Dr. Dan checks the patient\u2019s bite every four to six months during this period and will let you know when it is time to stop wearing this retainer (this is usually when they are ready for the full set of braces).<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Early treatment is very problem focused, and Phase 1 is only meant to address a specific concern that needs immediate attention, not align the entire dentition. \u00a0We use the name \u201cPhase 1\u201d, because it implies that there will usually be a \u201cPhase 2\u201d when a full set of braces is used to align the full set of adult teeth when they have erupted. This usually occurs between the ages of 10-14 years old (there is considerable variation in physical and dental maturity and development in children!).<br \/>\nI hope this answers many of the questions that you may have regarding your child\u2019s development, and early treatment if it has been recommended.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Dr. Dan Rejman is a Board Certified Orthodontic Specialist, and is the owner of Meadows Orthodontics in Castle Rock, Colorado.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the last blog, I addressed why early treatment (often called Phase 1 treatment) may\u00a0be recommended, and the conditions that often require early intervention. 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