Whats the problem with waiting until the permanent teeth erupt to refer?
The problem may be one of opportunity missed with respect to growth and development. It’s useful to view treatment opportunities in 3 phases: early, on time, or too late. While patients can be treated at any age, those with available growth may enjoy a substantial advantage. For some patients, timely treatment may prevent the need for jaw surgery, extraction of permanent teeth, or fracture of protruded incisors. Early treatment may also aid in psychological development that is appearancerelated. Most harmful oral habits respond best to early correction. A patient referred in the mixed dentition may also benefit from space management and guidance of eruption.
