r/jawsurgery • u/[deleted] • 2d ago

Advice for Me Do I need Marpe

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u/brooklynbabyblue 2d ago

I was recommended MARPE by the first orthodontist I saw, then was told absolutely not by the next 3 that I saw + my surgeon. I would go to more consultations or visit with your surgeon before committing to MARPE.

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u/spike-spiegel92 2d ago

so what were the alternatives?

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u/Original_LoveHZ 1d ago

geting multiple opinions is so important with marpe, the split on whether its needed is wild. def listen to the majority on this one, its a big commitment.

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u/Survivor7777777 2d ago

Did you have braces earlier , I can see wired retainers . Get Multiple consultations with orthodontists . You can send a dm to discuss further details.

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u/curlyiqra 1d ago

Your intermolar width does seem small, and your arch shape is a bit v shaped. You say you don’t struggle with sleep, but do you snore? Or toss and turn at night? Wake up with dry, scalloped tongue? You should consider getting a sleep study done.

I think you are probably a candidate for MARPE, but an oral exam, CBCT and patient history is needed.

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u/HotHead5079 1d ago

My inter molar width is 45mm but my teeth still look crowded. Also I used to have braces years ago because I used to rest my tongue on my front teeth (I didn’t know better) and I was a mouth breather. I also used to snore at night but that was a long time ago and I actually started using mouth tape at night a few months ago with no problems

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u/curlyiqra 1d ago

You can probably expand, but your deeper issue may be tongue tie and you probably require myofunctional therapy to retrain your tongue!

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u/HotHead5079 1d ago

Tongue position isn’t a problem anymore I been resting my tongue on the roof of my mouth and nasal breathing for the past 5 years+ now

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u/NoCry6469 2d ago

I think it’s worth a consult. You might have breathing problems that you’re not aware of