Phase 2 Orthodontics – San Ramon, CA

Moving Children’s Smiles Into Their Proper Place

Not all children who complete Phase 1 Orthodontics require Phase 2; however, for those who need additional smile correction, it can be a necessary solution. At Gale Ranch Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of San Ramon, we recommend Phase 2 Orthodontics in San Ramon to refine and perfect your child’s bite and tooth alignment so that their appearance and ability to eat and speak improve. Call to schedule an appointment with our team today if your child’s permanent teeth have erupted and you want to discuss this next phase of treatment.

Why Choose Gale Ranch Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics of San Ramon for Phase 2 Orthodontics?

  • We Treat Children of All Ages
  • Three Esteemed Orthodontists on Staff
  • In-Network with Dental Plans & Flexible Financing Available

What is Phase 2 Orthodontic Treatment?

Young boy wearing metal braces and smiling

For your child or teenager to achieve a straighter set of teeth and a fully corrected bite, Phase 2 Orthodontics may be required. This next phase of treatment occurs after all permanent teeth have erupted and is designed to correct any misalignment that may have developed between Phase 1 and Phase 2, especially as it pertains to erupting teeth.

Our team will place metal brackets and wires on the top and lower rows of teeth to guide any crooked, gapped, or misaligned teeth into their proper place.

Does My Child Need Phase 2 Orthodontics?

Male teenager smiling

A scheduled consultation with your child’s orthodontist in San Ramon will determine if they need Phase 2 Orthodontics. While some children do not need to pursue this second phase, others do, and it is most likely to be the case if your teen:

  • Has erupted teeth that are crooked, gapped, or overlapping
  • Has a narrow airway that prevents them from breathing through their nose
  • Experiences jaw discomfort
  • Has a misaligned bite that is causing them to bite the inside of their cheeks

What Happens After Phase 2 Orthodontics?

Female teenager wearing a retainer

Since your child will need to wear braces during Phase 2, although this timeframe is likely to be much shorter than that of those who did not receive Phase 1 Orthodontics, they will still be required to wear a retainer afterward. The retention phase is crucial to their overall success, as a fixed or removable retainer ensures their teeth remain in their new position and do not revert to their previous position.

You can expect their orthodontist to explain how long they will need to wear a retainer once it is time to move on to the next phase of treatment.