One or Two…Which Is Right For You?

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Have you noticed that there are more and more seven and eight-year-old kids wearing braces lately? And if so, have you thought…”Geesh, that seems a little early for braces”? 

What you may not know is that orthodontic literature states that most kids require “Two-Phase” Treatment…an early “phase-one” treatment followed by a final “phase-two” treatment after the permanent dentition has erupted to complete the case.

Two-Phase orthodontic care is one of the most rewarding treatment options that we offer to our patients. The idea is to shift teeth, manipulate growth, create space for unerupted teeth, break habits and prevent trauma before it is too late. Children between the ages of 7and 10 are best suited for this sort of treatment.

Early treatment allows Dr. Lenz to achieve results he cannot get in a single treatment. Teeth that erupt into the wrong place or through the wrong tissue may never look as good even if their position is corrected later on.

Most orthodontic problems are inherited and therefore cannot be prevented. However, early diagnosis and treatment by Dr. Lenz can frequently guide facial development and tooth eruption and thereby prevent more serious problems from occurring. In some cases, Dr. Lenz will be able to achieve results that may not be possible once the face and jaws finish growing. 

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It never hurts to check. A check-up may reveal that your child's bite is fine...or it may determine that early treatment is needed to prevent or intercept other problems from developing. If you have a child between the ages of 7 and 10…give our office a call to schedule your Complimentary Initial Consultation.