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No, I'm still losing some of my original bone structure. There's less fat in my cheeks too (which I hate bc I used to love my cheeks). But I learned that tongue posture is supposed to help with the "dragging down" of the face. Just look up "tongue posture" and try to train yours...

I got mine the same time I got braces. Class 3 elastics. I'm hoping it will bring my top jaw forward which, besides a better smile, will also help in facial aesthetics. Only 4 months in, still got over a year to go.

Great that you got a few opinions and explored different options. Hope the treatment goes successfully!

[quote=nikkigirl2282 post_id=496169 time=1501176881 user_id=30143] I just started the process in May 2017. I have impacted canines, that will be fixed later this year. Also a palatal expander with tongue guard and top row of braces. (bottom row coming soon.) I also post my own personal recommendatio...

[quote=ladynatalia post_id=500336 time=1518518740 user_id=31401] [b]Ryoyomo[/b], how did you get on so far? :) I think I have a really similar problem and am a bit apprehensive about the facial changes too. I'm having some extractions in two weeks and braces on at the end of March - I really hope th...

[quote=Loislane post_id=500309 time=1518442796 user_id=31397]
Someone is taking my lunch money tomorrow, aren’t they.
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Lol, probably.

But seriously, after a few weeks you'll get used to them. You'll start seeing results soon and then realize what a good decision it was.

[quote=Megsi99 post_id=499569 time=1515034264 user_id=31178] Hi all! So I’m not in braces yet, but after six months of this orthotic I’ve had for three weeks, that’s the most likely outcome. I’d love to hear from anyone else who’s been down this path because of TMJ. How long did it take for the orth...

I'm so sorry to hear about the pain you're going through .

Have you had any improvement since your last post?

Unfortunately, most orthodontists focus almost entirely on straightening teeth and not the consequences thererof. In my opinion, longer faces could be caused by either or a combination of: Tooth extractions Smaller dental arches caused by braces Teeth being pulled backwards Softer foods being consum...

Similar situation. I'm 37 and got damon braces three months ago(Oct '17). Soon after that, I googled how to get rid of my tongue thrust problem and was surprised at what I found regarding how incorrect swallowing and tongue posture affects craniofacial development. I had all the symptoms of someone ...