Is orthodontic treatment effective for protruding mouth caused by adenoid face?

Generally, if a patient's protruding mouth condition is mild, orthodontic treatment is usually effective. However, if the protrusion is severe, orthodontic treatment alone typically will not be sufficient. Detailed explanation is as follows:

If a patient's protruding mouth condition is mild, correcting the teeth usually helps, enabling the teeth to return to their normal positions, thus improving the protrusion. Wearing dental braces is a common method of correction, such as traditional metal braces, ceramic braces, or invisible aligners. By applying appropriate force to the teeth, the arrangement of teeth and occlusion can be adjusted, thereby improving the symptoms of a protruding mouth.

If a patient's protruding mouth condition is severe, simply correcting the teeth typically will not be effective. In such cases, the protrusion may be more closely related to abnormalities in the jawbone structure rather than merely the arrangement of teeth. The patient may need orthognathic surgery to adjust the position and relationship of the upper and lower jaws, achieving improvement in facial appearance and occlusal function.

Prior to any orthodontic treatment, it is necessary to first treat adenoid hypertrophy to eliminate the root cause of the protruding mouth. Orthodontic treatment should be conducted under the guidance of a dentist to avoid blindly following trends or attempting self-treatment. Oral hygiene must be maintained during the orthodontic process, following the dentist's advice, with regular follow-up visits and adjustments to the treatment plan as necessary.