Could retracting my upper jaw with elastics and Invisalign cause me to lose airway space when I sleep at night? (Photo)

Orthodontics  can make your airway smaller depending on how it is done.  You have a small airway to begin with and might want to consider utilizing Epigenetic Orthopedics to grow your maxilla Orthopedically and your airway Pneumopedically.The RNA version of the DNA Appliance is an FDA approved sleep apnea appliance and clinical casees have shown improvements and Cure of sleep apnea.Creating a better airway and a full wide healthy smile are advantages of the DNA Appliance system.

Hello and thank you for your question. I do not expect orthodontic treatment with Invisalign to impact your airway in a negative way.All the best to you!

You won’t experience any upper jaw retraction from elastics. The upper jaw will be the anchor, and the lower jaw will move forward. It may not help sleep apnea issues, but it likely won’t hurt.