Wednesday, February 26, 2020

3 Facts about Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment

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Located in Greenville, Mississippi, our practice's top priority is to provide you the highest quality orthodontic care in a friendly, comfortable environment.

Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a very specialized process that encompasses jaw and facial changes and tooth straightening. The major advantage of two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, aesthetic and comfortable result that will remain stable. In some cases, interceptive treatment prevents adult tooth extractions or major jaw surgery.

Second phase treatment begins once most of the adult teeth have erupted. This phase usually requires 12 months with braces on all of the teeth. After the second phase of treatment retainers will be worn in order to hold the teeth in the correct position.


  1. Moving baby teeth is not done for the sake of their appearance. While baby teeth can move during Phase One orthodontic treatment, their movement is part of the process to ensure sufficient space for permanent teeth.
  2. Two-phase orthodontic treatment is for kids, but it’s not for all kids. Most orthodontic problems can be treated in one phase of comprehensive treatment, however, there are a few exceptions.
  3. Two-phase orthodontic treatment can be used to help numerous things, including helping the jaws develop to ensure adequate space for all of the permanent teeth, especially the permanent canines. It also normalizes the relationship of the upper jaw to the lower jaw, especially in the case of an underbite.

We utilize the latest technological advances in the industry. If you have any questions about orthodontic treatment or oral health care routines, please do not hesitate to contact us or schedule a consultation.



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