I am a 27 year old looking into getting a DNA appliance (Vivos) for TMJ and expanded airways but I am worried it will create space in my mouth where I do not want - between my teeth. Would that be the case? Here is a picture of my teeth
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June 4, 2021
Answer: Expansion and control of anterior spaces can be achieved with DNA Appliance.
Your teeth might look good, i.e. they are nice a straight, but at the expense of your TMJ's and airway. Unfortunately, to have any hope of improving your TMJ's and airway you are going to have to develop your dental arches and probably move your lower jaw forward. This can all be done with an...
You are on the right track. Your TMJ problems are NOT caused by your clinching and grinding. They are caused by unhealthy TMJ's rsulting from an unhealthy bite. You are correct to say that the clinching and grinding do cause the adverse symptoms you are experiencing: headaches, migraines, neck...
DThe DNA works by stimulating bone growth in the mouth, facial structures, and nasal passageways. It is sometimes called a biomimetic device because it stimulates facial structural bone to start growing again. a specific example of epigenetics can be seen. The DNA appliance results in new bone...