Frequently asked questions about delays in starting orthodontic treatment

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1-If the lower jaw is slightly forward, should treatment be started quickly or can it be waited for?

Patients with an advanced lower jaw should be treated as soon as possible because delays in treatment in these patients may require surgery in addition to orthodontics.

2- What deformity needs early treatment?

If the lower jaw is too far forward or if there is a deviation of the lower jaw, the patient should be treated as soon as possible.

3- What are the problems that occur if the patient is not treated in time?

Delayed treatment increases the patient’s need for jaw surgery. The younger the patient, the greater the chance of orthodontic treatment without the need for surgery, and the more successful the treatment will be.

4- If the patient has a problem with the jaw, should treatment be started quickly or should it be delayed until after puberty?

If the patient has a problem with the jaw, it should be treated as soon as possible, because delaying treatment until after puberty causes bone and skeletal deformities in the jaw and cannot be treated with orthodontics alone, and the risk of jaw surgery increases in this group of patients.