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Two-Phase Treatment

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WHAT IS THE ADVANTAGE OF TWO-PHASE ORTHODONTIC TREATMENT?

Two-phase orthodontic treatment is a specialized process that combines tooth straightening and physical, facial changes. The purpose of two-phase treatment is to maximize the opportunity to accomplish the ideal healthy, functional, and aesthetic result that will remain stable throughout your child’s life.

WHAT IF TREATMENT IS PUT OFF?

Putting off treatment can result in a need for more invasive treatment later in life that may not completely fix your child’s smile. Early treatment is most effective for achieving lasting results.

Did you know the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that your child see an orthodontist for an evaluation by age 7? This is when your child’s smile has a mix of baby teeth and permanent teeth and it’s a good time to formulate a plan for your child’s best smile. Farina Orthodontic Specialists offers a free consultation for early planning – just give us a call to set up the appointment!

PHASE ONE

A Foundation for a Lifetime of Beautiful Smiles

The goal of Phase One treatment is to help the jaw develop in a way that will accommodate all of the permanent teeth and improve the way the upper and lower jaws fit together. Children often exhibit early signs of jaw problems as they grow and develop. An upper jaw that is growing too much or is too narrow can be recognized at an early age. If children over the age of six are found to have this jaw discrepancy, they are candidates for early orthodontic treatment. Also, if children around the age of eight have crowded front teeth, early treatment can prevent the need to extract permanent teeth later.

  • Planning now can save your child’s smile later
    Children benefit tremendously from early-phase treatment. Receiving early treatment may prevent the removal of permanent teeth later in life, or the need for surgical procedures to realign the jaws.
  • Making records to determine your child’s unique treatment
    Orthodontic records will be necessary to determine the type of appliances to be used, the duration of treatment time, and the frequency of visits. Records consist of models of the teeth, X-rays, and photographs. During your child’s initial consultation, the doctor will take records to determine if early treatment is necessary.

RESTING PERIOD

In this phase, the remaining permanent teeth are left alone as they erupt. Retaining devices may not be recommended if they would interfere with eruption. It is best to allow the existing permanent teeth some freedom of movement. A successful first phase will have created room for permanent teeth to find an eruption path. Otherwise, they may become impacted or severely displaced.

  • Monitoring the teeth’s progress
    At the end of the first phase of treatment, teeth are not in their final positions. This will be determined and accomplished in the second phase of treatment. Selective removal of certain primary (baby) teeth may be in the best interest of enhancing eruption during this resting phase. Therefore, periodic recall appointments for observation are necessary, usually on a six-month basis.

PHASE TWO

Stay healthy and look attractive

The goal of the second phase is to make sure each tooth has an exact location in the mouth where it is in harmony with the lips, cheeks, tongue, and other teeth. When this equilibrium is established, the teeth will function together properly. Phase Two usually involves full upper and lower braces.

At the beginning of the first phase, orthodontic records were made and a diagnosis and treatment plan was established. Certain types of appliances were used in the first phase to correct and realign the teeth and jaw. The second phase begins when all permanent teeth have erupted, and usually requires braces on all the teeth for an average of 24 months. Retainers are worn after this phase to ensure your child retains his or her beautiful smile.

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Jonathan B.
I’ve been going here for my whole life. Great place with great people. Dr Farina is a kind and caring guy. Amazing experience
Response from the owner:Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback, Jonathan - it has been our pleasure!
Delores K.
I am so very Happy with my Invisalign results!! Dr Farina and his team have been absolutely amazing!! They have been there for me every step of the way. Dr Farina and his team are at the top of their game and I highly recommend them to anyone seeking a better smile😃
Response from the owner:We've loved having you as part of the Farina family, Delores, and are so pleased that you love your new smile! Thank you for the fantastic feedback.
Penny H.
Love-love this place! From the front office to the exam room and the final finish with Dr.Davis was a blessing! Dr. Davis and the staff were amazing at all times with my daughter. She rocked her treatment with the Invisalign and finished today. We are so happy and pleased with the outcome! Thank you!
Response from the owner:Thank you for this glowing review, Penny! We appreciate your trust in our team and are so pleased that your daughter loves her new smile!
G D.
We had a great experience with Dr. Franco throughout my son’s orthodontic treatment. Caring and amazing staff, his treatment plan went as explained and his teeth turned out beautifully aligned.
Response from the owner:We couldn't be happier that you love your son's new smile! We will pass the feedback on to Dr. Franco and our team.
Eloá R.
My treatment was amazing and i couldn’t have chosen a better place. They are extreme understanding and seem to truly care about your treatment. Dr Davis was amazing
Response from the owner:We appreciate your wonderful feedback, Eloa!
Reggie D.
Dr Farina’s and his staff are the most competent, capable and caring team assembled. The facility is beautiful and state of the art. Dr Farina has served me and my entire family over a 25 year period. I highly recommend Dr Farina’s!
Response from the owner:Reggie, your feedback is priceless! Thank you for trusting our team with your family's smiles through the years.
Angelica Melecio P.
Farina Orthodontics was excellent throughout my Invisalign and jaw surgery process. They were patient and did excellent work and I couldn’t recommend them more.
Response from the owner:We appreciate the great review, Angelica, and we are honored that you chose us to partner with you on your smile journey. Thank you for trusting us!
Nina F.
I 100% recommend this place. It took me a year and 5 months to see the result of my Invisalign treatment, with the best results ever, my smile looks gorgeous and aligned. Franco and his staff worked with me very closely, listening to all my needs, with great motivation to never give up, (which probably everyone wants), be consistent to get the gold is the key. I love it! Thank you for your excellent and professional work
Response from the owner:We're so glad you've had a fantastic experience with us, Nina! Congratulations on your new smile!
Farah F.
I’ve had a fantastic experience with Dr. Davis and the entire team at Farina Orthodontic Specialists. Everyone is friendly, professional, and truly dedicated to patient care. From my initial consultation to each follow-up visit, the process has been smooth, clearly explained, and personalized to fit my needs. The office is clean, modern, and welcoming, and appointments always run on time. I highly recommend Dr. Davis and the team to anyone looking for quality orthodontic care! -Farahbod (Farah)
Response from the owner:We appreciate your wonderful feedback, and we'll be sure Dr. Davis and our team knows how pleased you were throughout your treatment. Thank you for trusting us with your smile!
Marlene L.
Today was my last appointment wearing braces! Dr. Franco & his staff have been amazing! During my 22 months with braces I’ve never had any problems with them. I’m in love with my new smile, thank youu so much!
Response from the owner:We are thrilled that you've had a WOW experience with us, Marlene! Congratulations on your beautiful new smile.
Jennifer C.
We love Farina Orthodontics! We had Invisalign’s for my first daughter and regular braces for my second, both turned out Amazing!! Dr.Davis and Sabrina are the best!
Response from the owner:We are so pleased that you've had a great experience with both of your girls' treatment, Jennifer! Dr. Davis and Sabrina are wonderful and we will always work to create a treatment plan that works best for each patient.
Tim M.
Dr Farina and staff are amazing to work with!! Patient service and care is top notch. Highly recommend! Our girls now have beautiful smiles thanks to them:)
Response from the owner:We are so happy you and the girls love their smiles, Tim! Thank you for the fantastic feedback.
Jayda G.
It has been a journey, and it took longer then expected. However, we continued to trust the process and are super happy with the results. Farina Orthodontics and their staff have been wonderful at every visit and throughout the process. Highly recommend!!
Response from the owner:We love seeing your new smile, Jayda! Thank you for trusting us with your treatment - congratulations!
Joanna L.
Pedro, Dr. Farina and the whole staff is amazing. Not only did they take their time to make sure my smile came out exactly how I wanted, but they educated me along the way. I am super happy with how everything turned out. I would highly recommend them!
Response from the owner:We appreciate your wonderful feedback so much, Joanne! Thank you for allowing us to partner with you on your smile journey.
Brianna F.
Dr. Franco took great care of me and I was done with my treatment in just a year! I cannot recommend this clinic enough to other family members and friends.
Response from the owner:Fantastic, Brianna! Thank you for the wonderful feedback about Dr. Franco and our team. Your recommendation to friends and family is the biggest compliment you can give. Congratulations on your new smile!

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