Can I fix my profile with DNA appliance? (Photo)

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I'm 20 y.o and I would like to ask if DNA appliance will help in my situation? Cosmetic surgery is out of question so I'm trying to find some other alternatives. As you can see in the pictures, I have an overbite so it's a bit hard to close my mouth, I got 4 of my tooth extracted so that my upper and lower front teeth move backwards. I'm keeping my expectations low since most of the people here said they didn't see any improvement in the way their profile look after the treatment. Thank you!

Brad Lockhart, DDS · Answer

Unfortunately, the treatment you have started is doing the opposite of what you want by retracting teeth.

To improve your profile you need to move your lower jaw forward. This can be accomplished with a number of appliances, including the mRNA (a DNA with a lower appliance working in tandem) to move your lower jaw forward.

Good luck!

Ira Shapira, DDS · Answer

There are many ways to expand the Maxilla and open spaces.  I would start with the mRNA version of the DNA Appliance to advance chin and open airway.
There are many methods of doing maxillary expansion, some are primarily dental while others are orthopedic.  If there are braces and brackets chances are you are primarily moving teeth.
In children Rapid Maxillary Expansion is amazing but by 12 years old that window is closed.
For over 20 years my first choice was Rapid Maxillary Expansion with a surgical assist, now called the SARPE Procedure.  It is still an excellent procedure and offers rapid expansion.  This is faster than the DNA Appliance.
Orthognathic Sugery is fastest approach but carries considerably more surgical risk!
Non-surcical maxillary expansion can be done with a functional appliance like a Schwartz or Crozat, again something I used to employ but there are now better treatments in my opinion.
My first Choice is the DNA Appliance and Epigenetic Orthopdeics/ orthodontics and the mRNA version for sleep apnea/ snoring patients and patients who need advancement of the chin to create a better profile and airway.  Best results but requires some patiences.  Ideally appliance is worn 16 hours/day.  Less wear time equals longer treatment times.
I also utilize the ALF Appliance but feel I get the best maxillary  expansion with the DNA Appliance.  For a patient like you I might consider initial DNA and then switching to ALF but that increases total cost compared to just using DNA.
These can be used in combination starting with DNA and then an ALF for the next stage.  The ALF is very comfortable and works well with OMT
Regardless of the technique consider working with an Oral Myofunctional Therapist (OMT) for best results.
Ira L Shapira DDS, D,ABDSM, D,AAPM, FICCMO
Past Chair, Alliance of TMD Organizations
Diplomat,  Academy of Integrative Pain Management
Diplomate, American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine
Regent & Fellow, International College of CranioMandibular Orthopedics
Board Eligible, American Academy of CranioFacial Pain
Dental Section Editor, Sleep & Health Journal Member Cranio Editorial Board, Journal of Craniomandibular and Sleep Practice
Member, American Equilibration Society
Member, Academy of Applied Myofunctional SciencesMember, 
Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry Life Member, American Dental Association

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