In this promotional monologue, Dr. William M. Hang explains that many modern children develop jaws that grow down and back rather than forward, leading to a cascade of health and aesthetic issues such as reduced airway size, sleep‑disordered breathing, snoring, behavioral problems, painful jaw joints, a long weak facial profile, and crowded teeth. He argues that these problems worsen over time if left untreated. Hang introduces orthotropics as a corrective approach: removable appliances first reposition the upper front teeth and then stimulate forward growth of the lower jaw, promoting proper facial development. He outlines the major benefits—wider airways, healthier joints, stronger facial profiles, and straighter smiles—while emphasizing that success requires strict adherence to the appliance‑wear schedule, especially for children aged 4 to under 10. The talk concludes with a direct call to action, urging parents to contact the practice for more information or to schedule an appointment.
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Here's a question for you. What would happen if your child's jaws were growing down and back in the face instead of forward? Unfortunately, faces like this have become the norm in modern society. The upper and lower jaws have grown down and back in the face. Aside from the less appealing appearance of a face that grows this way, down and back facial development can also lead to a smaller airway, Sleep-disordered breathing, snoring, behavioral problems, jaw joints that hurt and don't function properly, a long face with a weak profile, and least important but usually easiest to spot, crooked, crowded, or buck teeth. Believe it or not, these symptoms tend to get worse as children grow if the problem is ignored. When a child's face develops properly, He or she will most likely have healthier jaw joints, a better-looking face, straighter teeth, and by far most important, a larger airway. A larger airway means better breathing, better sleeping, and better health. So what's a parent to do? Learn more about orthotropics. Orthotropics moves the upper front teeth into their ideal position in the face, then develops the lower jaw forward, which in turn leads to proper facial development. The benefits of orthotropics are powerful. Kids who succeed at orthotropic treatment tend to have wider airways, healthier jaw joints, stronger profiles, and terrific smiles. The orthotropic process is simple. Removable appliances are used to first develop the upper jaw forward, then the lower jaw forward. But here's the disclaimer: simple doesn't mean easy. Kids and parents who want the benefits of orthotropic treatment have to be willing to stay the course. The appliances must be worn, and the kids have to stick to the program, or the treatment won't work. Let's go back to our original question: what would happen if your child's jaws were growing down and back in the face and instead of forward. Your child could be headed towards some or all of these problems. Orthotropics works for kids as young as 4 and if your child is under age 10. So call us today for more information or to make an appointment.
