03/05/2026
Most parents are shocked when they see these numbers.
🌻By age 6, 60% of facial growth is already done.
🌸By 12, it’s 90%.
But here’s what most people don’t know —
before 12, the jaw bones haven’t fully hardened yet.
That means gentle appliances can still widen the palate, redirect growth, and guide the bite into the right position.
This is why timing isn’t just important. It’s everything.
