Single phase orthodontics means we wait until nearly all of the permanent teeth are in place prior to starting treatment. Phased orthodontic treatment means a first phase of treatment is started earlier — commonly at age 7 to 9, when all permanent incisors (front teeth) and permanent first molars are in place but permanent canines and premolars have not yet erupted. There are indications for both approaches and the option selected should be individually based. If you select the phased treatment option, it is important to realize that there is a greater than 50-50 chance that you will need to  [ Read More ]