What types of problems can be corrected ‘early’?
Some of the most common corrective measures in children are eliminating abnormal habits, guiding or controlling the eruption of teeth, and correcting deformities in the jaws as they grow. Early intervention (a.k.a. Phase 1) frequently makes the completion of comprehensive treatment (a.k.a. Phase 2) at a later age easier and less time-consuming. In some cases, early treatment achieves results that are unattainable once growth of the face and jaws have slowed or ceased. (However, many orthodontic problems can be corrected in adults as well as children, so adults should not hesitate to consult an orthodontist to discuss a problem.
Some of the most common corrective measures in children are eliminating abnormal habits, guiding or controlling the eruption of teeth, and correcting deformities in the jaws as they grow. Early intervention (a.k.a. Phase 1) frequently makes the completion of comprehensive treatment (a.k.a. Phase 2) at a later age easier and less time-consuming. In some cases, early treatment achieves results that are unattainable once growth of the face and jaws have slowed or ceased.
