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Could getting a tongue tie which would enable me to mew give me a chance of making a meaningful change to the face for a 17 year old i.e. helping lower jaw growth to help to lessen overbite, widen and lower the palate, improve the nasal airway, straighten the nose etc?
I would like to know at such an age to what extent changes could be made for a male and if this is a viable option or if there are better ones. Any advice is appreciated but especially that from those with similar starting points who achieved a successful outcome, thank you so much!
Try it. No other way to know. If it doesn’t work within 3 years you can get a palate expander. Ensure you get myofunctional therapy before and after the release, and choose a provider who goes deep enough to gain full function.
How do I know how deep I need to know and what sort of therapy should I be expecting before and after?
Myofunctional therapy, look it up essentially exercise for your tongue. It should be deep enough to provide full mobility without floor of mouth compensation (test this by holding down your floor of mouth at the front with your fingers and trying to raise your tongue). Please download gemini and ask gemini 3 pro to explain everything in detail. Fyi most dentists and ENTs will not go deep enough ensure you find a knowledgeable surgeon(do a lot of research).