Guiding growth towards balance

Facial Growth and Harmony

Between the ages of 11 and 15, the face undergoes its growth spurt. This is the last opportunity to harmonize your teenager's profile.

Observe your teenager's face from the front and in profile:

Bone development does not always follow a perfect pattern.

The shape and size of the jaws are strongly inherited from family history.

The upper and lower jaws do not grow at the same rate.

Thumb sucking at a very late age may have blocked the development of the lower jaw.

A child who has not breathed through their nose often develops a long and narrow face.

Exploiting the pubertal growth spurt to shape the face.

Lateral radiography allows us to predict the exact direction of bone growth.

Elastic bands or advancement splints gently force the jaw to adopt a new posture.

Orthodontics repositions teeth to naturally support the lips and enhance the profile.

Dr. Barrière is a qualified specialist. He combines clinical experience with cutting-edge digital technology.

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Once puberty is over, bone growth stops.

After the age of 16-17, only major surgical procedures can modify the bone structure.

A highly unbalanced profile can significantly impact the self-confidence of the future adult.

Misaligned jaws inevitably lead to tooth wear and joint pain.

Now is the time to act. Book an appointment for a facial assessment before the end of their growth.

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