Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 > The dentist yesterday pointed out that Aubrie will likely need a palate expansion Hi - Quick $0.02 here ) had a very very high palate, and even has one adult tooth (the fourth from the center with the " fang " like appearance) that erupted fairly smack in the middle of his palate. One orthodontist shared with me that this is plight that children who mouth breath have. When a child mouth breathes, their tongue rests in the bottom of their mouth. If they close their mouths, the tongue usually thrusts into the roof of the mouth behind the front teeth moving the adult teeth into proper position and widening the palate. My friend's medically unremarkable daughter had a very very high palate that they assumed was the result of thumb sucking. It is actually from mouth breathing. She has made a conscious effort to close her mouth, and her palate has lowered considerably. (Not to mention her mouth shape is more normal - before her teeth were configured like a pirhanna - with her back teeth closed tight her front teeth made an open " O " shape) The orthodontist wanted to wire the errant tooth to 's twelve year molars and pull it into place along with a palate expander, but 's molars are submerged in alot of gum tissue, so we would need to wait. That was over a year ago. I thought, it 's worth a try, and I asked to consciously close his mouth, place his tongue behind his front upper teeth and let it rest there. He has almost moved the errant adult tooth to it's proper place, his palate is significantly lower and hi has far fewer incidents of nasal reflux. It might be just a coincidence or luck - but I thought it was worth sharing.... best to all- Yuka Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 Yuka- Wow-- definitely something to consider and work on. I doubt that I could get cooperation from Aubrie on this now, but it's something I need to remember in the future. Thanks! Michele w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 With my friend's daughter - she was only six at the time I learned all this - so we just reminded her (nicely) to close her mouth - natural positioning did all the rest! ) Yuka Re: Michele - Palate expander > Yuka- > Wow-- definitely something to consider and work on. I doubt that I > could get cooperation from Aubrie on this now, but it's something I need > to remember in the future. Thanks! > > Michele w Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 1, 2004 Report Share Posted September 1, 2004 I will begin to work on the mouth closing. I remind her sometimes, but it's just cuz most people don't sit with their tongue on their lip. So now that I have another reason to remind her, maybe I can be more diligent. Thanks again... Michele W Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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