Most people think crowded teeth are just genetic: something to deal with later. Something that ends in braces.

In this episode, we’re looking at what crowded teeth actually reflect and why this often starts much earlier than people realise.

If you’ve ever been told to “wait and see” or that your child will likely need braces one day, this episode will help you understand what might already be happening now.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why baby teeth are meant to have spaces between them
• What crowded teeth can tell us about jaw growth
• The different ways misalignment can show up

• Why the “wait and see” approach can miss important early signs

Work with Mel at The Face Place:

Malocclusion Blog: https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/blog/malocclusion-in-children

Foundations for Growing Faces Masterclass: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/foundations-for-growing-faces-masterclass ⁠⁠⁠

Oral Function Consultations: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.thefaceplaceofm.com.au/online-oral-health-services ⁠⁠⁠

Social media handle: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@thefaceplace_oht⁠⁠⁠⁠