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duffy_brah
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I do not have sleep apnea, but I am wondering if there are any orthodontic measures I can take to improve facial aesthetics by any margin. My upper palate suture i still visible, but I was told I wasn't an ideal candidate for MARPE because my upper and lower palate are already extremely similar in width, and widening just the upper palate would mis align my bight. Orthodontist said my maxilla was slightly recessed, which i had suspected- does it appear so from these images?
Main issues are attrition, slight crowding for lower teeth, deep bite, slightly narrow upper and lower palates.
Orthodontist said that if I was concerned with my breathing (which I may have exaggerated a bit), the only option would be MMA. I would get braces for 9 months, surgery, and then braces again to finalize my bite alignment. If I followed through with this, could it ascend me in any way, or just potentially help my airway. Any advice or tips appreciated.
Main issues are attrition, slight crowding for lower teeth, deep bite, slightly narrow upper and lower palates.
Orthodontist said that if I was concerned with my breathing (which I may have exaggerated a bit), the only option would be MMA. I would get braces for 9 months, surgery, and then braces again to finalize my bite alignment. If I followed through with this, could it ascend me in any way, or just potentially help my airway. Any advice or tips appreciated.
