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2322 196th St. SW, Suite 201 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Airway Centered Expert in Lynnwood near Bothell, Mill Creek, Brier, and Mountlake Terrace
As stated above most patients have an underdeveloped upper jaw and mid face. The lower jaw thus becomes entrapped and retruded. Dr. Buck believes in an approach that stimulates growth of the upper jaw at the same time as stimulating the lower jaw to also grow forward. Here is an example of in less than 8 months a growing patient can have corrected jaw growth patterns and expression.
Here is a great example of epigenetically driven full face orthodontics. Notice in profile on left before treatment and right how much forward horizontal facial development has occurred. This means her jaw joints are healthy, airway is open and body posture is nearly perfect, all in addition to a beautiful smile. Notice the broad and full smile, which also is supportive of the lips in profile. There is synergy of health and beauty which is what we always strive for!
Most patients have an underdeveloped upper jaw and mid face. The lower jaw thus becomes entrapped and retruded. Dr. Buck believes in an approach that stimulates growth of the upper jaw at the same time as stimulating the lower jaw to also grow forward. Here is an example of in less than 8 months a growing patient can have corrected jaw growth patterns and expression.
This incredible case shows the life-changing power of early jaw development! Thanks to early orthopedic treatment, this 7-year-old completely avoided the need for braces later, something most kids face in their teen years. By guiding the remaining facial and jaw growth, we made space for previously blocked out lower incisors to erupt naturally. This transformation was made possible through a combination of powerful face-forward growth appliances, transverse expansion, and myofunctional therapy. By age 11, as seen in the after photo, all permanent teeth are coming in beautifully aligned—with zero crowding!
