From birth to about age 8, the jaw is growing rapidly, and the way the tongue facial muscles function is what tells the jaw how to grow: forward, wide, and with enough space for all the adult teeth. So when you notice things like: • mouth breathing • no spacing between baby teeth • poor or restless sleep • chronically enlarged tonsils These aren’t “they’ll grow out of it” things — they’re signs growth may be drifting off track. And the hardest part? Parents bring these concerns up and get told t