25/05/2026
🦷 Did you know a child’s jaw can be guided… but only at the right age?
After this only Otho surgery can help reposition the jaw
👶 Age 3–6
Early growth patterns begin
Habits (thumb sucking, mouth breathing) can affect jaw development
🧒 Age 6–9 (MOST IMPORTANT STAGE)
Jaw is highly adaptable
Expansion possible
Crossbite correction
Space guidance for permanent teeth
👦 Age 9–12
Active growth phase
Orthodontics still very effective for bite and alignment
⚠️ After 12–14 years
Growth slows
Treatment becomes more corrective, less growth-guided
📌 Best age for first orthodontic check: 7 years old
🦷 Early treatment = guiding growth, not just straightening teeth