Many parents are told that jaw alignment and tooth position only matter once adult teeth arrive. But the foundations for how teeth align later are already being shaped much earlier.

In this episode we talk about how breathing patterns, muscle function and jaw growth all work together during the early years.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why baby teeth should have gaps

• How breathing patterns influence facial development
• The relationship between jaw size, airway space and sleep quality

• Why breathing, sleep and dental development should be considered together

If you’ve been told to simply “wait until the adult teeth come in,” this episode may help explain why early patterns are still worth paying attention to.

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