What does phase 1 orthodontics for an 8 year old mean?

Interceptive ortho: Interceptive orthodontics that is instituted in a young child in an attempt to either correct or lessen some developing malocclusion prior to full orthodontic treatment.

More to come: It means that additional orthodontic treatment should be anticipated later.

Bone and space. : The specialty is two things: dental orthopedics ;#40;dealing with the bones;#41; and dental orthodontics ;#40; dealing with tooth position;#41;. Phase 1 deals with the development of space for erupting teeth by manipulation of the bones of the jaws. Space can be "created" by selective removal of baby teeth and/or spreading of the palate or "stretching" of the lower jaw. Phase 1 helps improve phase 2 results.

Phased treatment: Many times growth and development may not be caught up to chronological and needs to be helped along with some early intervention, some expansion, or tooth movement in preparation for later treatment. It is very common to do treatment in phases.

Phase 1 ortho: Phase 1 (interceptive) ortho is appropriate in growing children to address developing dental and skeletal problems which are best addressed through growth management.And modification. - typically problems involving teeth crowding and bite miss-alignment.

Early treatment: there is problem that could be greatly benefited at this time ,however there will probably be additional treatment later. a phase 2

2 phase treatment: For many children dividing Orthodontic care into 2 phases may be advantageous. Depending on the malocclusion, Phase I Rx may simplify or shorten the 2nd phase, make the post Rx result more stable, enhance airway, provide room for all permanent teeth to erupt, reduce risk of canine impaction, and many other reasons. See a fully qualified Orthodontic Specialist for advice.

Optimal Care: Phase 1 orthodontic treatment means your child's growth can be monitored and utilized to optimal care. Guiding growth and development and preventing future complications.

Phase I Ortho Tx: Phase one treatment is an "interceptive" phase of orthodontic treatment. In many instances, interceptive or Phase I treatment is desinged to alleviate possible bigger problems later in life. Crowding, narrow upper jaw, tongue thrusting, etc.. are best corrected earlier than later. Then, the Phase II or traditional braces tend to easier and have a better result.

Growth & development: Phase 1 is treatment for kids who still have most/all of their "baby" teeth. It is also called interceptive treatment. It can address some issues with bite and palate shape/size.