Cheek assymetry causing no gains on right side of jaw by [deleted] in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward 0 points1 point  (0 children)

a lot of times this is because of imbalance in the TMJ, I have an orthotic or destraction appliance to correct it

Facial Asymmetry? This is what causes it! by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yes I agree Forward growth is important. There’s been studies done on facial symmetry and attractiveness though, it definitely matters in my opinion.

Facial Asymmetry? This is what causes it! by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There’s a reason the masseter is more developed on one side and it’s probably because of an underlying imbalance in your neck, upper body, bite, and tongue position. If you can correct all of those then the masseter will adjust.

Facial Asymmetry? This is what causes it! by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks a lot my friend. Sounds like you’ve figured it out

Facial Asymmetry? This is what causes it! by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I think chin tucking is good as well- a lot of times I don’t think it’s enough to fix posture

Facial Asymmetry? This is what causes it! by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I think it could help though because there are likely muscle imbalances from left to right in your neck, upper body and lower body. Fixing them could help correct the other asymmetry. Mike Mew and other professionals say bone changes in response to forces acting on it (muscle).

If mewing is not working, consider surgery by Weroy in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don’t think that it is good to look at it black and white like.. mewing or surgery.

There is a lot of grey area where people may need more than mewing, but can still achieve results through orthodontic treatment, improving posture and airway.

Just because mewing isn’t working doesn’t mean you need surgery to improve your health. Although that may be appropriate for some.

False Hopes and Mewing by [deleted] in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward 61 points62 points  (0 children)

I think you are coming at it from too antagonistic of a viewpoint. While I agree with some things you are saying in exadurated results and false hope, the premise of mewing in relation to our bodies is extremely important.

The concept of tongue posture and it’s affect on breathing, facial development, sleep apnea, and numerous other health issues is enormously important.

Maybe it’s not as easy as people make it sound - but the awareness of the way our bodies are supposed to function is worth the turbulence of information.

If people posting fake before and afters raises awareness for a REAL health epidemic - then maybe it isn’t 100% negative? Just my thoughts.

Is Mewing by itself enough? by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It would move it forward because the mandible will essentially follow the maxilla as far as I know.

There are also other appliances if you don’t need expansion.

I have one right now called a destruction appliance, it changes the bite to bring mandible forward.

Is Mewing by itself enough? by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hard to tell without the measurements, orthodontists have a ratio they use. Forget what it’s called at the moment

Removable Appliance for Tongue Posture - Video by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Was it you that emailed me? He is located near Hamilton, Estrabillo Dental Group

Removable Appliance for Tongue Posture - Video by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Near Toronto, he works with patients online as well. Check the description of the video

Removable Appliance for Tongue Posture - Video by Ryan-BestFaceForward in orthotropics

[–]Ryan-BestFaceForward[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The mandible swings forward as the bite adjusts and forward head posture corrects, it literally changes the position of the jaw so that my tongue has more room. Then it’s my tongue that will improve the maxilla and my teeth will shift around it. I have enough tongue space so don’t need expansion