Jawz Orthodontics

05/30/2026

Smile Success Saturday- ADULT EXPANSION

05/15/2026

05/15/2026

05/09/2026

Register today!!!

Happy Monday! It's a great day to register for our most highly anticipated event of the year, the Run for D103. 🏃🏾🥇

Celebrating its 15th year, the 5K Run/Walk will be bigger than ever! ☀️ This family-friendly annual tradition will be held May 16th and helps the PTO raise funds for District programming and equipment.

The run showcases our district’s commitment to fostering healthy minds and healthy bodies. It’s a celebration of wellness and community pride that brings hundreds of people together each year. Whether you run, walk, cheer, or volunteer, your participation makes a difference. Register today @ runford103.org! 👟

04/20/2026

Sometimes parents notice that something about their child’s bite looks off. Maybe a top tooth sits behind a bottom tooth, the back teeth do not line up properly, or the jaw seems to shift when biting down. These can be signs of a crossbite.

A crossbite happens when certain upper teeth bite inside the lower teeth instead of outside them. It can affect the front teeth, back teeth, or both. While it may look like a small issue, it can sometimes reflect how the teeth or jaws are developing.

Parents may notice:
🦷 a tooth that looks “backward”
🦷 upper teeth sitting inside lower teeth
🦷 jaw shifting to one side
🦷 uneven chewing
🦷 a bite that looks off-center

A crossbite is more than a cosmetic concern. In some children, it can affect jaw growth, cause uneven wear on the teeth, or make the bite less stable over time. That is why early evaluation can be so helpful.

Not every child with a crossbite needs treatment right away. Some need monitoring, while others may benefit from early orthodontic or orthopedic treatment. The right timing depends on the child’s age, growth, and the type of bite issue involved.

Treatment may include expanding the upper jaw, guiding growth, or using braces or aligners later as part of a larger plan.

At Jawz Orthodontics, we look at more than straight teeth. We evaluate how the bite, jaws, and smile are developing together so we can recommend the right next step—whether that is treatment now or careful monitoring.

If you have noticed something that seems off about your child’s bite, an orthodontic evaluation can provide clarity, reassurance, and a plan that makes sense.

04/03/2026

A palatal expander can help widen a narrow upper jaw in growing children. Learn when it may be recommended and how Jawz determines whether it is truly needed.

https://www.jawzortho.com/what-is-a-palatal-expander-and-does-my-child-really-need-one

It sounds intimidating at first, but a palatal expander is a very common orthodontic appliance used to widen a narrow upper jaw while a child is still growing. The American Association of Orthodontists notes that expanders are used to gently apply pressure to developing jaws, and that expansion is i...

04/03/2026

Our favorite shark is hopping into spring with a big smile. Wishing your family a joyful, peaceful, and smile-filled Easter from Jawz Orthodontics! 🦈🐣✨

04/02/2026

Bringing smiles to the Seder table 🦈💙
Wishing you and your family a joyful, meaningful, and smile-filled Passover. Chag Sameach from Jawz Orthodontics! ✨🫓

03/26/2026

Does your child sleep with their mouth open?

Many parents don’t realize that mouth breathing can sometimes affect jaw growth, bite development, and overall comfort as kids grow.

In our latest blog post, we break down what parents should watch for, when monitoring may be enough, and when an orthodontic evaluation may help.

Read the blog: https://www.jawzortho.com/why-mouth-breathing-matters-in-growing-kids-and-when-an-orthodontic-evaluation-can-help

A child who sleeps with their mouth open. Dry lips in the morning. Snoring. Restless sleep. A constantly open-mouth posture during the day. Maybe crowded teeth start to appear, or the upper jaw seems narrow.