Do dental splints prevent maxillary and mandible growth? Or forward growth in general

[Deleted member 31537]

 

[SoutherSoldier]

Not if they are only in the front.

 

[Deleted member 31537]

Not if they are only in the front.

mine go from canine to canine on both the upper and lower jaw

 

[SoutherSoldier]

mine go from canine to canine on both the upper and lower jaw

mmh I have mine in the lower jaw. On the upper jaw it might be a problem or mewing

 

[bigtony]

Not if you’re past the age of significant jaw growth (17-21)

Any retraction orthodontics or extractions are horrible ideas if you’re young and your jaw is still growing.