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Early / Phase 1 Treatment

Healthy smiles, right from the start.

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends every child see an orthodontist by age seven — even before it looks like anything's wrong.

Signs Worth a Look

Does my child need early treatment?

  • Early or late baby tooth loss
  • Crowded or misaligned teeth
  • Chewing or biting difficulties
  • Protruding teeth
  • Jaw shifting or popping
  • Mouth breathing
How We Approach It

One plan, built around growth — not two separate phases.

For children roughly 6 to 10 years old with a mix of adult and baby teeth, early intervention can include an Invisalign Palatal Expander, a space maintainer, or Invisalign First — most commonly lasting 6 to 12 months.

Rather than the traditional "Phase I, then Phase II" model, Dr. Wiktorski builds one comprehensive plan that combines an orthopedic phase — guiding how the jaw grows — with an orthodontic phase that fine-tunes the teeth once they're in.

  • Can help prevent more severe problems later
  • Guides jaw development while it's still underway
  • Can reduce the need for extractions down the road
  • Simplifies whatever orthodontic work comes next

Learn about the Invisalign Palatal Expander

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Early Treatment FAQs

Common questions from parents

The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that all children visit an orthodontist by age seven — even if nothing looks obviously wrong yet. Early evaluation is about catching developing issues while there's still room to guide them.
It depends on the case. Depending on what we find, early treatment may include an Invisalign Palatal Expander, a space maintainer, or Invisalign First — typically lasting 6 to 12 months.
Not necessarily. Early treatment is about guiding growth and creating space while it's still possible — not skipping a later phase. Rather than a rigid two-phase model, we build one comprehensive plan that combines an orthopedic phase (guiding growth) with an orthodontic phase (fine-tuning teeth) as your child's case actually needs.

You don't have to decide today.

Come in, or check in remotely — either way, Dr. Wiktorski will walk you through exactly what he sees, what he'd recommend, and why. Then you decide what's right for you.

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