We can often tell if your child is going to experience orthodontic problems early on as the primary (baby) teeth begin to fall out and the underlying permanent teeth begin to fall into place. Early orthodontic treatment, also known as Phase 1 treatment, allows us to keep the permanent teeth in alignment while they come down through the gums. This can prevent the need for more invasive orthodontic work later on when your child is a teenager. We recommend that all parents have their children come in for an orthodontic evaluation as soon as their primary (baby) teeth begin to fall out.