Patient's question:
My child is now six years old. The two sides of his face are not the same size. What can be done to correct this? About the past treatment and its effects: Not concerned about any help: Want to know how to correct it.Doctor's answer:
There are many reasons why a child's face may be asymmetrical. Some are caused by congenital torticollis; others are due to poor dental development or cavities, leading to long-term use of one side for chewing food; there are also cases of hemifacial atrophy. Additionally, it may be caused by poor sleeping posture for an extended period. The treatment depends on the cause. Children with congenital torticollis will also tilt their head to one side when upside down. If massage therapy is ineffective, surgery may be necessary. If the asymmetry is due to poor development of the masseter muscle on one side caused by unilateral chewing, it is important to treat the dental condition and help the child change their chewing habit to the other side.