AlignedOrtho

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MASPE/MARPE update: I’m 4mm into expansion, and I got an almond sliver stuck! I worried I was going to lose a screw from the inflammation. Nasal breathing is noticeably improving. No pain, no gap, smooth sailing! #marpe #nasalbreathing #airway #sleepapnea

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🦷✨ Child jaws growing on the wrong trajectory can significantly impact facial development, airway growth, sleep, and teeth alignment. Here’s how: Small jaws create more constricted airways, which can squish the tongue into the airway, narrow the nasal airflow, and leading to several concerning signs: - Mouth breathing - Snoring - Restless sleep - Chronic congestion - Ear infections - Hyperactivity - Teeth grinding When there isn't enough space for teeth, crowding under the jaw with developing adult teeth can result in: - Teeth growing in the wrong direction - Shark teeth behind lower baby teeth - Over-retained baby teeth - Little to no spacing between baby teeth - Tooth impaction That’s why early evaluation by an airway-focused orthodontist is crucial! They assess jaw development, airway inflammation, sleep disordered breathing, and even tongue ties. Not every child needs intervention, but ages 5-9 are critical for proper facial and brain growth. Let’s ensure they get the oxygen they need, and space before the teeth have a 10-car pile up! #sleep #airway #osa #sleepapnea #orthodontics

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#marpe update! Look at the changes in the palate dropping and width after 6mm of palatal expansion. Nasal breathing is 👌🏼 #nosebreathing #expansion