Early orthodontics · Phase I · Wayne, NJ

Growing smiles.
Thoughtful care.

An evaluation around age seven. Often the answer is to wait, and we will say so.

Your smile. Your team.Personal care in Wayne, NJ
Specialty Orthodontics
Typical length Where treatment is indicated, a short phase followed by a break.
Ages seen Children, teens and adults
Your specialistDr. Kate Lew, DMD
Care that starts with you

THE BIG PICTURE

The right timing starts here.

A first orthodontic look while the adult teeth are still arriving. Most children who come for this leave with a note to check back in a year or two, and that is the correct outcome.

IS IT RIGHT FOR YOU?

Let’s find your fit.

Crossbites, severe crowding, a narrow upper jaw, or a habit affecting jaw growth. Early treatment exists to catch the small number of problems that get harder to fix later, not to start everyone early.

Your clinician will help you decide at your consultation.

Talk to our team

YOUR JOURNEY

From first records to your retainer.

  1. 01

    Evaluation

    A look, a scan where useful, and a straight answer about timing.

  2. 02

    Wait, or treat

    If waiting is right, we monitor at no charge and call you when the time comes.

  3. 03

    Phase I

    If it is indicated, a short focused phase while growth can still be used.

  4. 04

    Rest period

    The remaining adult teeth arrive.

  5. 05

    Phase II

    Full treatment later, if it is still needed.

A LITTLE MORE CLARITY

Your questions.
Answered.

Still wondering about something?

Ask our team ↗
At what age should my child first see an orthodontist?
Around seven, when the first adult molars and incisors are through. Most children who come at that age are told to check back in a year or two, and that is the right answer more often than treatment is.
How long does treatment usually take?
It depends entirely on what is being moved. You get a range in writing at the consultation, and we tell you when the estimate changes rather than letting it drift.
Do braces hurt?
The fitting does not. The ache starts the following day, lasts a few days, and returns briefly after each adjustment. Ordinary painkillers handle it.
Can I have braces as an adult?
Yes. Teeth move at any age. Adult treatment is usually slower because there is no growth to work with, and gums and bone are checked carefully first.
Invisalign or braces?
Aligners suit mild to moderate cases and disciplined wearers. Fixed braces do more, more predictably, and do not depend on anyone remembering to put them back in.

LET’S TALK ABOUT YOUR SMILE

Your next chapter starts with a smile.

Meet the team. Talk through your options. Take the next step when you feel ready.

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