Teenagers

Comprehensive Treatment
(Phase 2)

Comprehensive orthodontic treatment is the full, detailed orthodontic care that addresses all dental and skeletal issues related to tooth alignment, bite, and jaw position — usually done after most or all permanent teeth have erupted.

Stay healthy and look attractive

The goal of the Phase 2 treatment 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-2 usually involves full upper and lower appliances (braces or aligners).

Specific Goals of Comprehensive Treatment

In teenagers, comprehensive orthodontic treatment combined with jaw orthopaedics aims to align the teeth, guide the growth and development of the jaws, and establish a proper bite. These are some of the specific goals of comprehensive treatment:

  • Improved self-confidence associated with a more attractive smile
  • Improved function and comfort associated with a proper and healthy bite
  • Ideal alignment to improve cleansibility and aesthetics of teeth and smile
  • Less stress and strain on jaw joints (TMJs) and facial muscles
  • Improved distribution of forces on the teeth which leads to less abnormal wear of tooth surfaces

Common Orthodontic Problems in Teenagers that Require Treatment

  • Crowded teeth
  • Spacing issues (gaps between teeth)
  • Overbite (deep bite)
  • Underbite
  • Crossbite
  • Open bite
  • Protruding teeth ("buck teeth")
  • Impacted teeth
  • Jaw growth problems / skeletal discrepancies
  • Habits leading to malocclusion

Real Smiles,
Real Results

Take a look at our smile gallery and see real before and after orthodontic results!

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