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During the growth of the face and dental arches, the bones are quite "soft" or malleable. Any disturbance to this process can produce a lasting effect on the form of the face.



The photographs in this section will clearly illustrate how nonextraction treatment preserves the delicate balance of function and creates these wonderful smiles




Dr. Ray Greenfield visited JANO (Japanese Academy of Nonextraction Orthodontics)


 
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Third, if the large molars can successfully resist being pulled forward, then the weaker front teeth will be pulled backward towards the tongue - creating a flatter face and profile at the conclusion of treatment. Again, the biting (chewing) forces will continue to tip the front teeth backwards over time.
So what may appear to be a satisfactory, mature profile at the conclusion of treatment, could result in "premature ageing" of the face by becoming more concave over time!
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