In most cases, yes. After the permanent teeth have grown in, treatment is usually necessary to complete the work that was started in the earlier phase. This completion of the earlier phase using full braces is often called Phase 2. This is a period of growth and observation that will involve a combination of retaining the correction that has been made in Phase 1 and guiding the growth of the permanent teeth into more favourable positions. Because treatment timing is critical, a child’s growth and development are monitored very carefully during this period. Learn More