Phase I treatment is an orthopedic phase of treatment. Genetic and environmental factors have played a part in the development of your child’s teeth, jaws and muscles. For example, your child may have Mom’s small jaw and Dad’s large teeth creating a significant crowding concern.

Or, your child may have a favorite blanket that goes with a favorite thumb. Crowding, thumb-sucking or unusual sleep patterns can affect the growth and development of your child’s teeth and jaws. By treating these concerns during your child’s rapid growth period, we can influence the development of the jaw to give your child a better bite.