01/31/2026
Before ➝ After: Growth-Guided Expansion That Goes Beyond Teeth
These photos are only 6 months apart.
In the before, we noticed early warning signs that matter:
• Not enough room for incoming adult teeth
• Crowding already presenting at a young age
• Narrow arches limiting proper jaw development
These aren’t just orthodontic concerns — they’re growth concerns.
With dual arch expansion, we focused on developing the jaws first so the face, teeth, and airway could grow the way they’re designed to.
In the after, notice more than just the smile:
• Increased space for adult teeth to erupt properly
• Improved facial balance
• Clear improvement in eye symmetry — particularly the left eye, which appeared less symmetric prior to expansion
• Improved airway volume and better sleep quality
Facial symmetry isn’t cosmetic.
Symmetry is beauty — and beauty is health.
When we guide growth early, we’re not forcing teeth into place later — we’re creating the space the body needs to develop naturally.
This is airway-focused, development-driven orthodontics.
And this is why early evaluation matters.
📍 Tooth & Co. | Fairhope, AL
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