When Are Two Phases of Treatment Necessary? Dr. Studebaker Explains...

Great question. Phase I, or early interceptive treatment, is limited orthodontic treatment (i.e. expander or partial braces) before all of the permanent teeth have erupted. Such treatment can occur between the ages of six and ten. This treatment is sometimes recommended to make more space for developing teeth, correction of crossbites, overbites, underbites, or harmful oral habits. Phase II treatment is also called comprehensive treatment, because it involves full braces when all of the permanent teeth have erupted, usually between the ages of eleven and thirteen.

When we at Studebaker Orthodontics have patients with clear developmental problems at an early age, it’s best to start work when they are young, before the problems get bigger and more difficult to treat.

Examples include:
•An upper or lower jaw that is not growing correctly
•A mouth growing in a way that doesn’t leave enough room for all the permanent teeth to come in
•A severe malocclusion, or bad bite, which means the jaw doesn’t fit together correctly

Has your child visited our office for a complimentary consultation? If not, please give us a call and let Dr. Robert Studebaker help your child begin the journey to a gorgeous smile

January featured patient reviews for Studebaker Orthodontics!

Our staff at Studebaker Orthodontics loooooove hearing from our patients! Here are three patient reviews we wanted to feature this month!

“The office staff is friendly and helpful. The Orthodontist has nice personality. The office waiting area is comfortable!!” ~ Stephen P.

“I love everything about this orthodontist very modern up to date and they are so advance i wouldn't think of going anywhere else.” ~ Malissa G.

"Wonderful Orthdontist: The staff is wonderful and very informative. They make you feel comfortable and explain everything. Very good with younger kids too. Willing to work with you. Fair. I am very pleased." ~ Anonymous

"This doctor/practice is awesome...They are very high tech and they explain everything to you to the T!!! Very clean;/sanitary!!! Dr. Studebaker's staff is excellent!!!
Very attentive...
A+ from me!!!" ~ LA-BRACEFACE!

Here comes the Braces Brigade!

At Studebaker Orthodontics, our patients want to get as much out of their treatment as possible. That includes asking a lot of questions and making sure they take care of both their appliances and oral health.

Would you like to learn more about what to expect during orthodontic treatment, from someone with firsthand experience? Well, our friends at the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO) recently developed the Braces Brigade blog, where past, present, as well as future orthodontic patients from coast to coast document their (or their child’s) orthodontic journeys. The blog will serve as a source of guidance for others as the patients undergo orthodontic care.

Our team at Studebaker Orthodontics encourages you to visit the Braces Brigade blog to read these great and informative blogs—who knows, maybe you’ll learn a thing or two! As always, don’t hesitate to give us a call at our Spring, Texas office if you have any questions about the Braces Brigade or your own orthodontic treatment with Dr. Studebaker!

Have a great weekend!

What is your New Year's Resolution?

2011 is here—and what a year 2010 was at Studebaker Orthodontics! Today, we thought we’d ask: what was memorable about 2010 for you, and what are you most looking forward to this year? Do you have a new year's resolution, or any exciting plans for the coming year?

We would love to see what you come up with, share with us by commenting on this post or on our Facebook page. Whatever your New Year’s Resolution, we wish you the very best for 2011!