02/23/2026
This patient had phase I treatment. She came in at the age of 8 and we placed braces only on her upper teeth. She completed treatment and was given a Hawley retainer to hold the teeth in place.
Phase 1 treatment, often called early treatment, is indicated in situations where delaying treatment would likely cause jaw growth problems, facial asymmetry, permanent damage to teeth or gums, or when delaying treatment would make future correction significantly more difficult.