Orthodontic treatment can be tied closely with a child’s development. Sometimes a child’s upper teeth protrude too far forward over the lower teeth. While a child is still maturing, we can fit them with an orthodontic appliance that will help the lower jaw move into line with the upper jaw. The upper and lower jaw are still growing so they’re able to be adjusted easily. Jaw-length discrepancies can also be fixed while the child is still growing, and if left untreated, these issues can lead to surgery. Be sure to treat your child’s jaw discrepancies before the age of 10 for girls and 12 for boys to get the best results.