{"id":97,"date":"2026-03-27T00:29:35","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:29:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newparkmallpediatricsandorthodontics.com\/blog\/?p=97"},"modified":"2026-03-27T00:30:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T00:30:16","slug":"phase-1-orthodontics-candidate","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newparkmallpediatricsandorthodontics.com\/blog\/2026\/03\/27\/phase-1-orthodontics-candidate\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment Right for Your Child?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Orthodontic treatment is used to correct and prevent bite irregularities that can result from various factors, including genetics, early loss of primary teeth, and damaging oral habits. The American Association of Orthodontics <\/em>recommends that children have a full orthodontic evaluation by the age of 7 to determine if there are nay issues that should be corrected by phase 1 orthodontics<\/a>. Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

How Does Phase 1 Orthodontics Work?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phase 1 orthodontics \u2013 also known as \u201cinterceptive orthodontics,\u201d usually occurs between the ages of 6 and 9 years old. This is when young patients often start losing their baby teeth, making it an ideal time for their orthodontist to detect whether or not there are any disturbances with their jaw growth or tooth development. At this age, it is easier to address and correct because the permanent teeth are still coming in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does Phase 1 Orthodontics Consist Of?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This short phase of orthodontics can be used to enhance the growth of your child\u2019s jaw and create space to guide the development of permanent teeth into their right locations. Usually, this phase of treatment lasts anywhere from 9 to 12 months. Depending on your child\u2019s needs, the following could be used:<\/p>\n\n\n\n