{"id":55,"date":"2024-10-07T23:36:00","date_gmt":"2024-10-07T23:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.braceshouston.com\/blog\/?p=55"},"modified":"2024-11-07T23:38:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-07T23:38:38","slug":"does-your-child-need-phase-1-orthodontics","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.braceshouston.com\/blog\/2024\/10\/07\/does-your-child-need-phase-1-orthodontics\/","title":{"rendered":"Does Your Child Need Phase 1 Orthodontics?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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According to data from the American Orthodontic Association an estimated 80% of children have some type of malocclusion or dental alignment issues.  While many of those patients already have most of their permanent teeth, a large portion are younger; they may have a mix of permanent and primary teeth. They are undergoing what is commonly known as phase 1 orthodontics<\/a>. What is phase 1 orthodontics, and how can you tell if your child needs it? This blog post explains.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Phase 1 orthodontics is also known as interceptive orthodontics. It uses braces, space maintainers, palatal expanders, and a variety of other accessories to guide the growth of a child\u2019s jaws and teeth. It can reduce or eliminate the need for future orthodontic treatment. Treatment usually starts when a child is 6 \u2013 9 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indications for Phase 1 Orthodontics<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are some signs that your child might benefit from phase 1 orthodontic care:<\/p>\n\n\n\n