Is there more relapse (return to original position) when braces are placed at a young age?
a. No, teeth actually relapse less if orthodontic treatment is started early. b. Orthopedic change in the growth of the jaws is more efficient at a younger age, especially if poor muscle function is associated with the problem. c. Early treatment is usually known as a phase one treatment, which lasts about 12 to 15 months. A second phase of treatment may be required with braces for 18 months to align individual permanent teeth and perfect the bite. d. Some types of treatment can only be done at a young age and for some patients, early treatment eliminates the need to extract teeth.
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