11/04/2025
Phase I treatment magic! 🦷✨Our adorable patient came to us at 8 years old with a retruded upper jaw, crowding in both arches, and an edge to edge bite. His treatment included an upper jaw expander (Hyrax), reverse pull headgear, and upper and lower braces. Thanks to his amazing compliance, we achieved this in just 11 months. Look at that improved upper lip support and midface projection!
Phase I treatment can be key in correcting skeletal jaw discrepancies and crowding at a young age, setting the stage for a more stable and ideal final result during Phase II. We recommend seeing patients for their first orthodontic check up at age 7 to identify if they may be in need of early interceptive treatment.