Why are there some children as young as seven or eight already in braces?  Well, these children are in Phase I orthodontic treatment.  Many young children exhibit early signs of jaw or bite problems such as excess overbite, narrow jaws and crowding.  In order to modify and correct these potentially negative dental growth patterns, the orthodontist “sets the stage” in Phase I and completes the treatment later in Phase II once all of the permanent teeth are present.  In this ...