So fast forward a couple of years. After a year and half of agony I found a neuromuscular dentist who made me an orthotic and thus ended my TMJ woes. I also worked with a orofacial myologist to correct my tongue thrusting and mouth breathing. This work was very thorough and I know that do not thrust or mouth breath any longer. And I have no issues with breathing through my nose. Oh and also, I have no crowding. Except for the open bite my teeth are essentially completely straight.
So my question is...if I do not have a problem with mouth breathing, tongue-thrusting or crowding, WHY do I need to expander. And what is really going to do for me? These are questions I need to ask my dentist I realize, but I thought I throw out to the forum and see what came back.
Thank you!!
Rachel
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