Phase One – Functional Appliances (Ages 5 to 12)
Early treatment should be initiated for:
- Habits such as tongue thrusting and thumb sucking
- A constricted airway due to swollen adenoids or tonsils
- Mouth breathing or snoring problems
- A bad bite
- Bone problems (i.e. narrow or underdeveloped jaws)
Phase Two – Braces (Ages 12-14)
- Teeth are straightened with braces
- Braces usually take about 1.5 to 2 years