Phase One Orthodontics in Newport Beach, CA
Early treatment designed to guide jaw growth and address developing bite concerns.
What Is Phase One Orthodontics?
Phase one orthodontics is early treatment designed to guide jaw growth and address developing bite concerns while a child is still growing. Paul Sokolowski, DDS provides phase one orthodontics in Newport Beach, California, for children who may benefit from early expansion, space guidance or bite correction before all permanent teeth come in.
Phase one orthodontics, also called early interceptive orthodontics, usually begins while a child still has a mix of baby teeth and permanent teeth. The goal is to improve the foundation for future growth and orthodontic development, not simply to straighten every tooth.
Signs Your Child May Need Phase One Treatment
Children should often have an orthodontic evaluation by age 7, especially if parents or a dentist notice signs of developing concerns. Phase one orthodontics may be helpful if your child has:
Benefits of Phase One Orthodontics
When recommended at the right time, phase one orthodontics may help:
How Phase One Treatment Works
How Expansion Fits Into Phase One
Expansion is one of the most common tools used in phase one orthodontics. If a child has a narrow upper jaw, crossbite or limited space, an expander may help widen the arch while growth is still active. Dr. Sokolowski may recommend a palatal expander, removable appliance or another approach.
Phase One Treatment From Paul Sokolowski, DDS
Paul Sokolowski, DDS provides orthodontic care focused on healthy development, functional bite relationships and long-term treatment planning, while Dr. Daghlian's pediatric perspective helps families understand how oral habits and development connect with early orthodontic needs.
Related Expansion and Orthodontic Services
Depending on your child's diagnosis, our Orthodontics may discuss expansion, phase two orthodontics, skeletal expansion, expanders, MSE or MARPE as part of a complete orthodontic plan.
Phase One Orthodontics FAQs
The goal is to guide growth, improve space, address developing bite concerns and create a better foundation for future orthodontic treatment.
No. Many children only need monitoring until they are ready for comprehensive orthodontic treatment. Dr. Sokolowski will recommend phase one care only when early intervention may be beneficial.
Rita Daghlian, DDS may help evaluate pediatric dental development, oral habits, prevention needs and airway-related concerns. Paul Sokolowski, DDS uses the orthodontic findings to determine whether early treatment is needed.
Many children who complete phase one still need phase two treatment once more permanent teeth erupt. Phase one helps improve the foundation, while phase two focuses on final alignment and bite refinement.