We have now reached the completion of Phase I of your child's two phase orthodontic treatment. A successful Phase I treatment remedies many of the jaw (skeletal) problems and bad bites early to promote more normal growth and development. Most importantly, it provides early improvement in appearance which can affect a child's psychological development and self-esteem and we find that kids smile more often after a Phase I treatment. The extremely important final dental and bite refinements are most effectively achieved in the later, second phase of treatment. The second phase of treatment will be recommended when most of the permanent teeth have erupted.

• CONGRATULATIONS!!! You are entering the rest phase of your treatment. At this time we will wait and watch until the majority of your permanent teeth come in.
• We normally see Phase I patients every 2-6 months to check and adjust retainers and judge the timing for starting Phase II.