Functional Appliances & Phase One (Ages 5-12)
So you can understand Phase One of Orthodontics, below is some detail on some conditions which call for early treatment.
After your review, please feel free to contact Dr. Sep to discuss your questions and see if early treatment is indeed ideal for your child’s oral health.
Early treatment should be initiated for:Habits such as tongue thrusting or thumb-sucking
- A constricted airway due to swollen tonsils or adenoids
- Mouth-breathing or snoring problems
- A bad bite
- Bone problems (narrow or underdeveloped jaw)
- Retruded upper jaw
- Retruded lower jaw
