Evidence in Orthodontics

30- Does Orthodontics Help Mouth Breathers

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Explore the science behind mouth breathing and its effects on facial growth and orthodontic treatment:

  • Traditional beliefs link mouth breathing to long, narrow faces; however, recent studies suggest otherwise.
  • Much evidence stems from flawed animal studies, not human trials.
  • Modern research shows no causal link between mouth breathing and facial growth.
  • Functional appliances and myofunctional therapy do not alter skeletal growth.
  • Expanding the maxilla for mouth breathing lacks support; it may even harm long-faced children.
  • Mouth breathing is not a cause of ADHD; using it for intervention lacks ethics.

    • Diagnosing based on facial features alone isn't scientific. Orthodontics isn't a substitute for ENT medicine.

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    Evidence in OrthodonticsBy Dr. Baxmann MSc PhD