{"id":2300,"date":"2023-12-01T12:27:37","date_gmt":"2023-12-01T12:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/?page_id=2300"},"modified":"2026-05-09T21:17:14","modified_gmt":"2026-05-09T21:17:14","slug":"jaw-and-facial-development-in-children","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.briarwoodsmiles.com\/staging\/7694\/jaw-and-facial-development-in-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Jaw and Facial Development in Children"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Jaw & Facial Development & Sleep Dentistry<\/p>

Jaw & Facial Development
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The way a child's jaw develops affects their breathing, sleep, and how their face grows.<\/p><\/div>

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How We Can Help<\/p>

The way a child's jaw develops in their early years affects so much more than their teeth \u2014 it shapes their airway, their breathing, their sleep, and how their face grows. At Briarwood Dental, we look for signs of developmental concerns early, when there is the most opportunity to guide growth in a healthy direction. If your child snores, breathes through their mouth, or has been flagged for crowded teeth, it is worth a conversation with us.<\/p>

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Growth Monitoring<\/h3>

Track jaw and airway development at key growth stages<\/p><\/div>

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Airway Development<\/h3>

Address breathing concerns before they become lifelong issues<\/p><\/div>

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Early Intervention<\/h3>

Guide jaw growth with Vivos and Myobrace appliances<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The Impact of Jaw Growth on Your Child's Health<\/h3>

Jaw development begins in infancy and continues through adolescence. As the jaw and facial bones develop, they create the space needed for permanent teeth, shape the airway, and influence breathing and sleep patterns. When development is compromised, the effects can ripple through a child's health in ways that are not always obvious.<\/p>

Affects teeth spacing<\/span>Shapes the airway<\/span>Influences sleep quality<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Signs to Watch For<\/h3>

Many developmental concerns have visible signs that parents can notice. If your child shows any of these, an evaluation at Briarwood Dental is a good next step.

Common indicators<\/p>

Mouth breathing<\/span>Snoring or restless sleep<\/span>Crowded or crooked teeth<\/span>Prolonged thumb sucking<\/span>Tongue thrusting<\/span>Narrow jaw or facial profile<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div>
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Vivos & Myobrace Appliances<\/h3>

We offer Vivos and Myobrace \u2014 innovative appliance systems designed to support healthy jaw growth, expand the airway, and address the root causes of developmental concerns. These are non-invasive, removable appliances that work with the natural growth process.

How they help<\/p>

Expand narrow arches<\/span>Improve airway space<\/span>Reduce need for extractions<\/span>Address breathing patterns<\/span>Guide proper jaw development<\/span><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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