Sometimes, creating a healthy smile starts before all of your child’s permanent teeth have erupted.
Two-phase orthodontic treatment allows us to address certain problems with jaw growth, spacing, crowding, or tooth alignment early, then complete full treatment (alignment and bite) after all the permanent teeth have erupted.
Phase I treatment typically happens between ages 7 and 10 and addresses developing concerns with jaw growth, width, crowding, crossbites, or front tooth alignment. When early treatment is recommended, we aim to keep it short, simple, and affordable, with many Phase I treatments completed in about nine months.
Phase I does not replace comprehensive orthodontic treatment. After a typical 12 to 24-month break for continued growth and development, Phase II involves the full set of braces. Addressing key concerns earlier can often make this phase shorter and more efficient, with the goal to make the best path toward a perfect smile and perfect bite for each patient.
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Our patients notice the difference, not just in their smiles, but in how they feel during treatment. Here’s what people are saying about Seymour Smiles.
“I can confidently say this office ranks among the very best.”
-Kimberly P.
”We brought our then 15 year old daughter to get a consultation for braces. A very emotional young lady left a little more confident. Almost a year later and everything is going great!”
-Eddie V.
”I wish I could give more than 5 stars. We ended up moving 30 mins away but I will continue to drive to Seymour Smiles because I feel confident I can trust Dr Seymour.”
-Shelly S.
”Seymour smiles took over my daughters treatment from another state! They transitioned with ease and made the process super simple.”
– Jen P.
”I couldn’t be happier with the results! My bite is more functional and smile more aesthetically pleasing.”
-Fredrick C.
