{"id":216,"date":"2024-10-21T18:23:04","date_gmt":"2024-10-21T18:23:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/?p=216"},"modified":"2024-11-25T18:25:26","modified_gmt":"2024-11-25T18:25:26","slug":"guiding-grins-does-my-child-need-phase-1-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.villagepediatricdentistry.com\/blog\/guiding-grins-does-my-child-need-phase-1-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Guiding Grins: Does My Child Need Phase 1 Orthodontics?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Many parents and guardians believe their child should wait until all their adult teeth have arrived to undergo orthodontic treatment. It\u2019s easy to assume that their primary teeth don\u2019t need to be straightened if they\u2019re only going to fall out anyway.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, in certain situations, it can benefit younger children to receive Phase 1 Orthodontics<\/a> to address tooth or bite misalignments earlier than you might think is necessary. If your pediatric dentist has recommended this service, you might question why your child needs it or how it can help. Continue reading to learn more about this treatment and why it may have been suggested!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Phase 1 Orthodontics, also known as interceptive orthodontics, addresses misalignment issues before a child\u2019s permanent teeth erupt. It\u2019s used to fix problems with crooked teeth or malocclusions (bite misalignments) to ensure their adult teeth can grow as straight as possible when they arrive. Typically, this service is recommended for kids who are between 7 and 11 years old and can last anywhere from 9 to 12 months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When is Phase 1 Orthodontics Necessary?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Your child\u2019s smile is likely in a transition period by the time they\u2019re 7 or 8 years old. They\u2019ve probably lost some of their baby teeth and have larger permanent ones coming in. You might think it\u2019s too early to tell if they\u2019re going to need braces, but your pediatric dentist knows what signs to look for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your kid might need this interceptive treatment to address:<\/p>\n\n\n\n