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When to Start Phase 1 Interceptive Treatment

Have you ever wondered about when to start your phase 1 interceptive treatment plan for a patient? It’s not always easy to work out how to develop the right treatment plan for your patients, especially for Phase 1 interceptive cases. Nonetheless, the following tips could help you determine the right approach for your patients.When Should […]

Phase 1 Midlines

In your patients in Phase 1 treatment–or ages six through nine–fixing midlines depends on a couple of different circumstances. As always, you should view each case as an individual. Each patient has a different skeleton, different teeth, and different case details. In this article, we’ll discuss what factors dictate whether or not it is possible […]

Phase 1 Wire Sequence

Phase 1 Wire Sequence: Why I Do Sectional Wires Sectional Wires and CynchAs an orthodontist, I have had the opportunity to work with various wire sequences over the years. However, one of my go-to options for Phase 1 treatment is the sectional wire sequence with the addition of Cynch. The sectional wire sequenceThis approach uses […]

The Different Types of Phase 1 Treatment Plan Retainers You Could Try

If you have been looking to start a Phase 1 treatment plan for your patients, we here at Straight Smile Solutions can help. With this thought in mind, we’re looking at how you can potentially integrate the different types of Phase 1 retainers and how these might work for your unique needs.Why You Might Need […]

Phase 1 Introduction

  In many cases, taking action on a patient’s case as early as possible is hugely important. However, knowing how to address Phase 1 orthodontic cases can often be difficult, which is why we here at Straight Smile Solutions have compiled a collection of helpful dentist videos to ensure you’re getting the most from every […]

What To Look For in Phase 1 for Young Eruption Lane Patients

    When a young patient comes into the clinic for the first time, there are several things you’ll need to watch out for during their initial dentist consultation. Eruption lanes are just one such example, and recognizing these is important to determine a suitable easy orthodontics treatment plan for the child. What am I […]

What Should you Charge for that Phase 1 Interceptive Case?

Orthodontic treatment is expensive, and determining the appropriate price for a Phase 1 interceptive case can be challenging. As an orthodontist, it’s important to consider several factors when determining the cost of treatment to ensure fair pricing for both the patient and your practice. The first consideration is the complexity of the case. Some cases […]

What You Need to Know About Our Phase 1 Course

Have you ever wanted to optimize your work as a professional orthodontist? In many cases, finding the ideal online orthodontics courses for your unique needs can seem like a struggle. Still, we here at Straight Smile Solutions wanted to change this, and so we set out to provide our users with a unique alternative to […]

Why You Can’t Just Rely On Invisalign for All Phase 1 Treatment

Invisalign is a useful tool in orthodontics and can even be considered the best phase 1 product for alignment. However, those performing phase 1 orthodontic treatment cannot rely on Invisalign alone to handle all of their phase 1 cases. In this way, it’s important not to use Invisalign as a crutch for all of your […]

What is the Right Age to Start Phase 1 Orthodontic Treatment?

Serving young patients for orthodontics can be tricky, as kids develop differently despite their ages, and every patient’s needs differ. Phase 1 treatment is important for children who need it to avoid possible conflicts in the future, but starting too early can be harmful to children and possibly their teeth too.   What is the […]