{"id":1948,"date":"2024-12-19T22:20:56","date_gmt":"2024-12-19T22:20:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/?p=1948"},"modified":"2025-02-03T22:25:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-03T22:25:55","slug":"can-my-child-get-braces-on-their-baby-teeth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.serenityortho.com\/blog\/can-my-child-get-braces-on-their-baby-teeth\/","title":{"rendered":"Can My Child Get Braces on Their Baby Teeth?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Getting braces is a milestone for many teens once they have all their permanent teeth, but occasionally your orthodontist may recommend that your child\u2019s orthodontic treatment begins before they have lost all their baby teeth. It\u2019s called \u201cTwo-Phase Orthodontics<\/a>\u201d and, and it\u2019s designed to help guide your child\u2019s permanent teeth into better alignment before they emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s everything you need to know about two-phase orthodontics, and why early intervention can make a big difference in your child\u2019s smile!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Why Does My Child Need Phase-One Orthodontics?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Phase-one orthodontics typically begin between the ages of six and nine years old and typically lasts between 6 to 18 months. During this time, your child may be prescribed a palatal expander, headgear, or limited braces and space maintainers. Other signs they may need phase-one treatment include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n