An orthodontic expander gently widens your child’s upper jaw to create the space they should have had naturally for their adult teeth to come in. Why is that so important? Because the jaw is meant to be shaped by the tongue. When there’s enough space, the tongue rests on the roof of the mouth and helps guide proper jaw growth. But if the jaw is too narrow, the tongue can’t do its job leading to crowding, bite problems, and even airway issues. 🚨 Signs your child may need an expander: • No spacing between baby teeth • A crossbite (upper teeth sitting inside the lowers) • Crowding as adult teeth start coming in The earlier we guide growth, the more we can work with the body not against it. #cleveland #airwayorthodontist