W A R N I N G S I G N S O F J A W P R O B L E M S
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Mouth Breathing Your child consistently breathes through their mouth, especially during sleep. This is one of the most significant— and most overlooked— jaw development concerns in primary schoolage children.
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Narrow Palate The roof of the mouth appears high and narrow rather than broad and flat. You may notice crowded teeth even before all adult teeth have come through, or a pinched appearance to the upper jaw.
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Crowding and Spacing Adult teeth erupting in unusual positions, behind baby teeth(" shark teeth "), rotated or twisted, or with insufficient room to come through naturally.
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Buck Teeth / Overbite The upper front teeth protrude significantly over the lower teeth and lip. Can be hereditary, or caused by prolonged thumb sucking or dummy use after age 2½.
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Crossbite When biting together, some upper teeth sit inside the lower teeth rather than outside. Even a single tooth crossbite can cause the jaw to shift to one side and needs prompt attention.
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