Adult Palate Expansion + More
Hi! I have a 7+ year journey of TMJD .. through ENT, Chiro, massage therapy, dry needling, muscle relaxers, and night time splint. I also have extensive ortho treatment. I’ll keep this short though, I’m looking for anyone who has been recommended or treated with my newest recommended treatment plan:
I recently saw a general dentist who focuses on craniofacial orthopedic development. He did a CBCT, x-rays, sleep apnea test, etc. He’s recommending: 90 days of splint therapy + red light laser therapy (one daytime splint + one nighttime splint that locks shut). Then, he’d do ~1 year of Pre-Maxillary Advancer (PMA) appliance (he mentioned an RN Sagittal Appliance?). Then, he’d do ~1.5 year of braces with Upper and Lower ALF appliances. He’s also recommending myofunctional therapy which I’ve already started. I have horrible tongue posture.
He quoted me at $21,000 for all of this (I’m in the U.S.). My main questions:
- What are your experiences with palate expanders in adults (specifically forward growth)?
- What are your experiences with ALF appliances?
- Does this price seem reasonable?
I’m in so much pain. I know you all understand ❤️ thank you for sharing!