Early Jaw Development: Why Timing Matters, According to Dr. Manol Ivchev
“Supporting proper facial growth in children is crucial, because we have a limited window to guide it,” says Dr. Manol Ivchev, a dentist and gnathologist specializing in bite correction and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) therapy.
He often hears professionals say it’s too early to treat bite issues if not all teeth have erupted. But by the time all teeth are present, much of the child’s facial growth is already complete—making treatment less effective. That’s why, Dr. Ivchev explains, it’s essential to address the root cause early on, when growth can still be guided.
He is among the few specialists in the country offering holistic treatment for temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders, using the most advanced orthodontic systems. A graduate of the Medical University of Sofia, Dr. Ivchev has trained internationally in the USA, Austria, Luxembourg, Brazil, and more. He is a certified lecturer at VieSID Vienna, an institute following the renowned protocols of Prof. Rudolf Slaviček. As the founder of COLDY DENT Functional Atelier, he combines clinical work with training, mentoring the few specialists in Bulgaria practicing TMJ therapy.