Does Vitamin D Help Facial Growth? Understanding the Impact on Bone Development
                                
                                
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                                According to a study published in a 2021 issue of *Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research*, poor nutritional status, including vitamin D deficiency, is a risk factor for reduced mandibular growth in children. This finding highlights the crucial, though indirect, role that vitamin D plays in facial growth and jaw development.