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	RE: 26F MARPE/MSE not splitting suture, only posterior expansion so far By MalarBagMetalMouth, 2 hours ago	Adult Case Discussions
	It's been a while, so I'd like to confirm that indeed things have split, and I have update pictures: Attachment:Schaffer_Katelyn_20210622_121750_post-split.jpg Attachment:post-MSE-suture-split.jpg ...
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By toomer, 3 hours ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Posted by: @eternally12 I have looked through your blog and have bookmarked it for future reference. You're a great writer and I enjoyed reading your insights. I'm currently studying to become a ps...
	Karna Dharma : Restoring the Face, Skull, Spine, and Body by restoring the Breath (new project, join now) By TGW, 6 hours ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Hello everyone, I am creating a project to teach what I have learned and practiced. I will generate income from this project, but I am giving everyone on this forum access to the discord and project i...
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By eternally12, 1 day ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@phoenixrising It's been a long journey to really understand how everything in the human body is somehow correlated, as I'm sure it has been for many of us. I had mild breathing problems in my late ch...
	RE: Won Moons MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander) Appliance is the best appliance for what we are trying to achieve By entelechy, 2 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	@drjoel. Hi Dr. Joel, at this point I have just completed a 100 page document on the consequences of premolar extraction/retraction, and am preparing it for publication. I can share this with ...
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By Phoenixrising, 2 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Thank you very much @eternally12 There is certainly a correlation between malocclusion and mental health - I spent 2 weeks in hospital after my first episode, and 4 out of the 5 psychosis patients had...
	RE: Won Moons MSE (Maxillary Skeletal Expander) Appliance is the best appliance for what we are trying to achieve By DrJoel, 2 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	@entelechy wondering whether you ever created the aforementioned website. I am looking for valid plain language resources to which I can direct interested patients.
	RE: Let's all argue about whether MSE is better than DNA By Apollo, 3 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @greyham Hmmm... I don't know what's going on. I see my blog post from yesterday just contradicted my assertion from 5 months ago that my screw isn't winding itself back. And funnily enough...
	RE: Let's all argue about whether MSE is better than DNA By greyham, 3 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @apollo Posted by: @greyham Posted by: @apollo One issue I've noticed with my lower schwartz-style expander is that the screw seems to wind itself backward, maybe when I pop the appl...
	Which doctors do MSE after a patient has already gotten Double Jaw surgery? By MagnumOpus, 3 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Is this possible? I would imagine there's many patients who already got DJS but now realize MSE would also help them even more. One MSE orthodontist I talked to said it would be "messy" to do MSE afte...
	RE: Let's all argue about whether MSE is better than DNA By Apollo, 3 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @greyham Posted by: @apollo One issue I've noticed with my lower schwartz-style expander is that the screw seems to wind itself backward, maybe when I pop the appliance in and out. So I...
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@skinny7 As per my reply to @danksch I actually really rated the clinic. It was very clean, professional and did a great job. As with all clinics yeah I agree you have to do your research, but de...
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@danksch It was a great clinic and great experience. They no longer offer it because he told me personally the thing he doesnt like is that its up to the patient to adjust the device and make the prog...
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@mewem143 Yeah its bullshit, this may be a good alternative for you.
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@kilroyDo I have a gap between my central incisors? No, but I didnt use my device for a couple years. I have only started wearing in last 2 months and am seeing great expansion. So far I have only fel...
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@notfunnydidntlaugh My palate is too narrow to begin with so I have never been able to keep my entire tongue on the roof of my mouth. But yes, I keep my tongue pressing up against the mold, teeth tog...
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@liekedutch Lumident in Kiev, Ukraine. You can also one and expand it yourself at home. Until you can fit your entire tongue on the roof of your mouth.
	RE: My journey to widen my maxilla without a orthodontist By Gold25, 3 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@keengo I think this is what you are looking for...
	RE: Lefort 3 osteotomy price? By Dieter, 4 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Well? How did it go?
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By eternally12, 4 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Posted by: @phoenixrising Hi Everyone, I've been recording my progress on my blog, and thought I would share with the community: I had AGGA for 4 months, and achieved 5mm growth. I have since been...
	RE: Crooked teeth but wide palate? By eternally12, 4 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	If you get clear aligners or braces the gum recession may only get worse. It's still worth speaking to a professional though - I would suggest a dentist or orthodontist who understands jaw function, r...
	RE: Has anyone had successful alleviation of TMD symptoms via FAGGA+braces+tongue-tie release (dentist David Cook, in London, is suggesting this for me) By eternally12, 4 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Some providers of FAGGA may also provide the DNA appliance which is gentler on teeth. Instead of going the FAGGA+CAB route I specifically asked my dentist to use DNA + CAB. With the DNA appliance I ex...
	Pulling the Maxilla "forward" versus getting Maxilla to rotate "CCW" . By Jawz24, 4 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	I am getting MSE installed on Aug 18th. We will be attempting MSE+FM. I am 24(m). My ortho told me that FM will try and pull my maxilla forward, and she is excited to try it on me. My question thoug...
	RE: 24 Male - Will be getting an MSE consult soon with local Ortho By Jawz24, 4 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	MSE going in August 18th. I have tons of cool scans to share with you all. We will be doing facemask. Sorry its taking so long.
	RE: Considering getting clear aligners By GenerationDoomer, 5 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	I should also mention that I have a normal bite relationship and occlusion, the only problem I have is anterior crowding which could easily be solved by widening the anterior section. I've luckily als...
	Considering getting clear aligners By GenerationDoomer, 6 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	I have a pretty decent intermolar width with a normal occlusion/teeth relationship, but I have anterior crowding in the front with a more v-shaped upper arch. I'm wondering if all I need to do is chan...
	RE: When does the face stop developing? By ITZY_BITZY, 6 days ago	Youth Case Discussions
	When puberty is done
	RE: Has anyone had successful alleviation of TMD symptoms via FAGGA+braces+tongue-tie release (dentist David Cook, in London, is suggesting this for me) By Sam_lou16, 6 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Hi, re Andre Hedger’s work and the new dentist, Caroline, I am due to start the treatment but wondered what kind of outcome you’ve had? I’ve put it off for years as I’ve actually been jaw/head/neck pa...
	RE: Discomfort when the root of the tongue is strained By ninjaB, 6 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Possibly a tongue tie issue Attachment:image.png Raising the base of the tongue can cause undue tension through the descending fascial/sensory system Look at the fascial connection between the t...
	Can Expansion appliances like schwartz cause teeth to move backwards By lovelifetobits100, 6 days ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	I heard braces cause backward growth of face. But can removable expander appliances do this too?
	RE: Progress of Elwynn By ITZY_BITZY, 6 days ago	Adult Case Discussions
	It's all cope I have been mewing since 2017 and reading all the advices My face looks exactly the same
	RE: Am I a good candidate for AGGA + CAB? By Apollo, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @generationdoomer ...whereas my mandible has enough width but lacks forward growth... Will I need FAGGA for my mandible for more forward space, or will simply expanding with just CAB produ...
	Am I a good candidate for AGGA + CAB? By GenerationDoomer, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	I have a maxilla that's pretty well developed forward but lacking a bit in transverse width, whereas my mandible has enough width but lacks forward growth. My maxillary teeth form a v-shaped arc and I...
	RE: Video - Breathing to balance the structures of the cranium face. By mghale45, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Hello, I've been watching your videos and doing the movements along with the meditations yesterday and today. Thank you.
	RE: The Lip Seal thread By Mansboy, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Hello! Ever since i started with proper lip seal i can clearly feel my teeth moving backwards by the lips. Because as soon as i press my tongue up at the roof of my mouth after talking i feel that the...
	RE: Can adolescent extraction/retraction orthodontics actually cause adult obstructive sleep apnea? By greyham, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @toomer I tell you what @greyham ... you, me, and Karin ... with nothing more than a few hundred donated WatchPAT-1 tests ... the three of us could run a better global study than Larsen di...
	RE: Can adolescent extraction/retraction orthodontics actually cause adult obstructive sleep apnea? By toomer, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	@greyham Well summarized. TL;DR - the famous "Larsen study" which seems to defend the orthodontic industry's position ... turns out to be utter garbage. If I were insured by the company Larsen got th...
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By toomer, 1 week ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Thanks for posting! We hear a lot about some AGGA failures, so it's always great to hear some times when it appears to have been successful! Hope you're getting good sleep and breathing ...
	RE: NASAL BREATHING IS THE ULTIMATE KEY TO MEWING (MUST READ)!!!!! By Basim, 1 week ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @admin The healthy airway is capable of taking in a lot more air volume from the nasal passages, and in general. Very deep breathing and heavy breathing should not be restricted by the nas...
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By Phoenixrising, 1 week ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@aion I sent you an email but didn’t hear back - PM me I would be interested in hearing more.
	RE: MSE log By AlexanderPerrier, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Wore the crane facemask for 16 hours yesterday. I have found myself wondering if it would not be beneficial to turn the MSE screw while applying protraction forces. The forward tension feels good. It ...
	RE: Progress of Elwynn By john_snow, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	For the expander do you need the help of a professional or did you install it yourself?
	RE: MSE log By AlexanderPerrier, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Today I am feeling pain when I touch the areas of the frontozygomatic and zygomaticotemporal sutures. I did not even know where these sutures were and had to Google them. My entire face is swollen and...
	RE: My journey so far - 11 months with AGGA/CAB By Aion, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	I left a message on your website. I have an extremely similar situation to yours. If possible I'd like to talk more.
	RE: MSE Asymmetry and Protraction By Apollo, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	I've mentioned the rational behind the homeoblock's unilateral bite block and its impact on asymmetry a few times in this thread. Last night, I decided to add a flat thermoplastic splint covering the ...
	Video - Breathing to balance the structures of the cranium face. By lotusmoon, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	In this video I talk about the lateral motion of the breath and how this can open up naturally through the cranium and face. I also showcase where it saved someone from needing an operation. the abov...
	RE: Anxiety regarding MSE and sphenoid By Apollo, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @danksch @apollo You're correct that it's a matter of what's important for oneself. I have to accept that there is not the perfect solution for all of my concerns. But a possible future sc...
	RE: You can easily shave down a palate expander to refit it to your mouth By Apollo, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @apollo At 27 turns (about 5mm), the guide pins along side my expander screw have started to pull through their brackets on one side. If I try to advance another turn it doesn't feel stable...
	RE: Anxiety regarding MSE and sphenoid By danksch, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	@apollo You're correct that it's a matter of what's important for oneself. I have to accept that there is not the perfect solution for all of my concerns. But a possible future scenario of me being ab...
	RE: Anxiety regarding MSE and sphenoid By Apollo, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @danksch My right side is interally rotated, my left side is externally rotated. From the eyebrow to the maxillary molars on the right side, everything is lower. I make contact first with ...
	RE: MSE Asymmetry and Protraction By Apollo, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Posted by: @danksch Very interesting thread, thanks for the read so far. Do you think somethin like a facemask with only or more force on the right side can prevent the dominant left side from expand...
	RE: TGW Update! Advertising removed, user empowerment, attempts to bring in more traffic, top topics thread updated, and a non-admin account By ovehaul88, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	TGW a discorf and telegram group is much needed, consider creating those to have more fluid paralel discussions. Regards
	Mewing Feedback By sk, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	I'm 32, so obviously, limited expectations. Mostly doing this out of a general tendency towards functional/evolutionary-based health interventions, some degree of curiosity about (and interest in) wh...
	RE: MSE log By AlexanderPerrier, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@apollo Good to know! Thanks. Now I get to begin my journey with the crane headgear.
	RE: MSE Asymmetry and Protraction By danksch, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Very interesting thread, thanks for the read so far. Do you think somethin like a facemask with only or more force on the right side can prevent the dominant left side from expanding more ? My ortho w...
	RE: Anxiety regarding MSE and sphenoid By danksch, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	My right side is interally rotated, my left side is externally rotated. From the eyebrow to the maxillary molars on the right side, everything is lower. I make contact first with my right molars when ...
	RE: Achieving Face and Skull Symmetry in Adults By danksch, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	@thomas22 Yes, I had my first session with him before and went with the installation regardless, since everything was planned already and I didnt want to chicken out. Too bad that I'm having these ext...
	Video - learn how to open the pallet laterally with the breath By lotusmoon, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	Sutherland: “Beveled like the gills of the fish". Sutherland was the founder of cranial osteopathy and in that statement, he was referring to the temporal bones at the side of the cranium and their l...
	Help needed reflux from Alf appliance By Johncoolj, 2 weeks ago	Adult Case Discussions
	Hey I started adult palate expansion last year 2020 January with normal expander. . Then last October got the Alf since then I have had feeling of somthing in my throat ,it seems be getting worse and ...
	RE: Crooked teeth but wide palate? By judicator.v2, 2 weeks ago	Main Forum - Correction Methods
	to be honest I've seen some people with narrow faces but perfectly aligned teeth, and wide faces with crooked teeth, not severely crooked but this indeed need an expert answer.