Goals should be specific
Examples can include addressing certain crossbites, severe protrusion, space or eruption problems, or growth-related concerns.
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When early orthodontic treatment may be considered
Early or Phase I orthodontic treatment is used selectively during mixed dentition when there is a specific problem worth addressing before comprehensive treatment.
01Understand the problemDiagnosis before appliance
02Compare realistic optionsBraces, aligners, timing and provider
03Plan the full journeyTreatment, monitoring and retention
The practical framework
What matters for this decision
Not every crowding case needs Phase I
Many children can be monitored until more permanent teeth erupt.
Two phases can mean two treatment periods
Families should understand whether later comprehensive treatment is likely and what the early phase is expected to accomplish.
Specialist assessment helps
Growth and eruption decisions benefit from orthodontic diagnosis rather than appliance-first thinking.
Decision context
Growth, eruption and timing are central to orthodontic decisions for children.
The aim is to identify problems that benefit from earlier attention while avoiding treatment that can safely wait.
Clinical destination
myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam
When you are ready for an in-person assessment, care is available through myORTHODONTIST Coquitlam. The practice currently lists Dr. Aly Kanani and Dr. Alireza Haerian Ardekani among its orthodontists and offers braces and Invisalign for children, teens and adults.
1158 The High St #106, Coquitlam, BC V3B 0C6604-949-0654
Questions people ask
Useful answers before you decide
Does every child need early orthodontic treatment?
No. An assessment may lead to treatment, observation or no intervention.
Why might an orthodontist monitor a child instead of treating immediately?
Observation can allow permanent teeth and jaw growth to progress until timing is more appropriate.
What records may be needed?
Assessment may include photographs, radiographs, scans or other records in addition to the examination.
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Last reviewed September 5, 2026. Educational content only. Treatment availability, provider schedules, fees and office policies can change; confirm current details directly with the clinical practice.