What Is Maxillary Expansion?
Maxillary expansion is a procedure that gently widens the upper jaw (maxilla) to correct a narrow palate and create more space for the teeth.
TMJ disorders can be caused due to many pathologies. From something as a simple as an impacted or malpositioned tooth to a post traumatic injury. Hence, treatments can also vary from holistic appliance therapy to comprehensive surgical replacement.
Again, diagnosis is the key. Fortunately, almost 90% of all internal derangement TMDs have a muscle origin. Surgery can be almost totally avoided. I categorically state that unless, there’s a fracture or fusion of the bones in the TMJ (ankylosis), avoid surgery.
Maxillary expansion is a procedure that gently widens the upper jaw (maxilla) to correct a narrow palate and create more space for the teeth.
Gum recession is common, and it’s easy to miss early on. Some people notice their teeth look a little longer than they used to. Others
You wake up with a dull headache, a tight jaw, and a strange feeling that your face has been working all night. You take a