What kind of functional problems in children are treated earlier (Phase I)?
. Narrow upper jaw (can lead to developmental problems in jaws) b). Deep Overbite (more stable when correction done earlier) c). Retrusive Lower Jaw (sometimes best addressed in early growth) d). Protrusive Lower Jaw (sometimes best addressed in early growth) e). Open Bite (from tongue thrust or thumb sucking) f). Cross bite (can lead to developmental problems in jaws) In many cases, early treatment can make the difference between complicated, expensive surgery or not, as well as improve the long-term stability of eventual Phase II orthodontic correction. In some cases, early care can improve the child’s self esteem at crucial times of their social development.
