Why Choose Two-Phase Orthodontic Treatment?
Two-phase treatment combines teeth straightening with structural jaw changes to create a healthy, beautiful smile. We use this proactive approach to optimize your child's natural growth. This specialized process delivers a stable, aesthetic result that lasts a lifetime. By timing our care with your child's development, we achieve results that wouldn't be possible once growth finishes.
What Happens if We Delay Treatment?
Putting off care often leads to more invasive procedures later. Waiting can mean your child needs permanent tooth extractions or orthognathic surgery as an adult. Early orthodontic intervention allows us to guide growth with precision and avoid these complex corrections. We secure the best outcome by starting at an optimal time.
Phase One Orthodontics
Build a Foundation for a Healthy Smile
Phase One focuses on jaw development to make room for all permanent teeth. We recognize early signs of jaw problems in children as young as six. If the upper jaw is too narrow or growing too quickly, we step in to align it. This early phase prevents front-tooth crowding and simplifies the path to a straight smile. We design a custom foundation that supports facial harmony from the start.
Early Planning Saves Your Child's Smile
Proactive care prevents future headaches. We use early-phase treatment to bypass the need for surgical jaw realignment. By guiding the jaw into the correct position now, we empower your child to grow into a healthy, balanced smile without the need for aggressive corrections later.
Precision Records for a Custom Plan
We create a unique treatment roadmap using digital orthodontic records. These records include detailed X-rays, photos, and models of the teeth. During your initial consultation, we use this data to determine if your child needs early intervention. This accuracy ensures we choose the right appliances and provide a clear timeline for your journey.
The Resting Period
During this phase, we monitor the permanent teeth as they naturally surface. We typically do not use retaining devices here because we want to allow teeth freedom of movement. A successful first phase creates the necessary space for these teeth to find their natural path. We watch closely to ensure no teeth become impacted or displaced.
Professional Monitoring and Progress
Teeth are not in their final positions at the end of Phase One. We determine the final alignment during Phase Two. Sometimes, we recommend removing specific baby teeth to help permanent teeth erupt better. We schedule periodic checkups every six months to observe this progress and ensure everything stays on track.
Phase Two Orthodontics
Achieving Transformative Results
The second phase ensures every tooth sits in a precise location. We align your child's smile so the teeth work in perfect harmony with the lips, cheeks, and tongue. This equilibrium creates a smile that functions as well as it looks. Phase Two usually involves full upper and lower metal braces or ceramic braces to refine the final result.
We use the diagnosis and plan established during Phase One to guide this final transformation. Once all permanent teeth surface, we begin this phase to correct any remaining alignment issues. After we deliver these results, your child wears retainers to protect their new, confident smile.
Early Treatment for Kids Reviews
I began my orthodontic treatment today and chose ceramic braces. The staff is beyond friendly, kind, and amazing. I would recommend Fleming Wise & Scherer Orthodontics to anyone wanting to begin their treatment. I’m looking forward to my braces journey with them.
I had a wonderful experience today at Fleming Wise & Scherer Orthodontics.Getting my braces on for the first time in my life at 70. Will recommend it to anyone wanting braces. Thanks for such a pleasant experience.
I’ve had an outstanding experience so far with my clear aligners journey so far with Fleming and Wise Orthodontics. I began my treatment at the end of April 2025. It is currently February 9, 2026 and I’m getting close to being done with my treatment. My teeth are now straight, my bite feels good, and my smile looks great. I’m so happy that I chose Fleming and Wise Orthodontics to help me reach my goal of a beautiful smile.
We love Fleming and Wise Orthodontics! It has always been a pleasant experience and our children always feel comfortable at every visit!
Fleming and Wise is the Chic Fil A of Orthodontics.Everyone in there is happy, polite, personal and professional. This will be our second child we put thru braces and there is no other place I’d want her to go. They are the absolute best!
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