The aim of the first phase is to allow the permanent teeth to erupt more normally in the mouth, and the need for another phase in permanent dentition is to finalize a better occlusion.
It prevents aesthetic and functional disasters for children who need it.
The aim of another phase is to ensure the ideal position of the teeth on the arch for function and support for the cheeks and lips for a long time to come.
Since a staged treatment takes slightly longer, it would be justifiable to charge a higher price (25 to 40% more). As Dr. Petkova is keen to offer her patients the best possible treatment and avoid them having to make a difficult choice for financial reasons, she has chosen not to pass on any additional charges.
Because Dr. Petkova is dedicated to providing the best service, she recommends that children be seen for the first time around the age of 5 or 6. By doing so, even though the majority of children do not require orthodontic treatment at this age, it is possible to identify a developing problem and establish a plan of action for later on.
The objective of the first phase is to promote the development of the dental arches, enabling them to have the necessary space for the eruption of permanent teeth, while harmonizing the relationship between the jaws. Dr. Petkova refers to this phase as the ‘expansion phase.’ This early correction could prevent the need to extract permanent teeth to correct crowding.
When used in adolescents, the initial phase can help prevent the necessity of surgery and also decrease the need for extractions in order to correct crowding.
Once the bone foundations are prepared, we use fixed appliances (metal or aesthetic braces) to align the teeth. During this phase, each tooth will occupy a precise position on the arch, in proportion with the other teeth, the face, the jaws, and the tongue.
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Excellence Dentaire
Dr. Nastya Petkova
1553, rue Viel Montréal,
Québec H3M 1G6
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 6:30pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Excellence Dentaire
Dre Nastya Petkova
1553, rue Viel
Montréal,
Québec
H3M 1G6
Mercredi: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Jeudi: 10:00am – 6:30pm
Vendredi: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Samedi: 9:00am – 3:00pm
Excellence Dentaire
Dr. Nastya Petkova
1553, rue Viel Montréal,
Québec H3M 1G6
Wednesday: 9:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 6:30pm
Friday: 10:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 9:00am – 3:00pm
