Tag: Malocclusion

According to research inspired by the work of dentist Weston A. Price, modern diets deficient in specific nutrients like vitamin K2 are linked to higher rates of dental malocclusion and underdeveloped facial features. This observation has led to the key question: **Does vitamin K2 change facial structure** and can it reshape the face after childhood growth has completed? While its most profound effects occur during development, understanding its function is key to lifelong bone health.

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.