The primary goals of phase one treatment are the following:

• Creating room for crowded, erupting teeth
• Creating facial symmetry through influencing jaw growth
• Reducing the risk of trauma to protruding front teeth
• Preserving space for unerupted teeth
• Reducing the need for tooth removal
• Reducing treatment time with braces

During this phase, we will monitor the growth and development of your child to determine if a second phase of orthodontic treatment is necessary. Your child will still have a select amount of baby teeth remaining and we will make sure the following permanent teeth erupt and develop in a regular fashion. Retainers are worn and adjusted to maintain the results from phase one treatment.

The primary goals of phase two treatment are the following:

• Alignment of all of the permanent teeth in the mouth
• Create an individualized place for each tooth
• Create a balanced smile that enhances the facial features