It is highly unlikely. Though growth helps an orthodontist when treating skeletal imbalances (jaw size discrepancies), growth alone will not solve the problem. By using braces and other orthodontic appliances during treatment, the orthodontist can optimally utilize a child’s growth potential – to obtain better jaw relationships. In certain cases where the growth pattern is really abnormal (such as when the lower jaw bites in front of the upper jaw), any supplemental growth could worsen the problem. These considerations are an important part of the iSmiles Orthodontics Early Intervention program.