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- Smaller width of upper and lower jaws
- Inadequate space for tongue
- Altered structure of jaws
- Less forward growth of upper and lower jaw
- Backward and downward swing of lower jaw
- Restricted airway development
- Adverse effects on Temporomandibular joint
Changes in structure and growth of jaws is reflected on the facial features and arrangement of teeth. Mouth breathing habit should be stopped as soon as possible to prevent its deleterious effects on growth of jaws and faces.[/vc_column_text][ultimate_spacer height=”20″][vc_toggle title=”References”]The Jaw Epidemic: Recognition, Origins, Cures, and Prevention
The morphological characteristics, growth, and etiology of the hyperdivergent phenotype.
Influence on the condyle position by decreasing posterior occlusal plane angle in Class II high angle cases.[/vc_toggle][/vc_column][/vc_row]
