Did You Know Palate Expanders increase Nasal Volume? Orthodontist Dr Bret Christensen

Here to prove how rapid palate expanders change how much airflow can go through the nose, Orthodontist Dr Bret Christensen of Lewiston Idaho. He has incredible data and cases so this is definitely one to watch, but you will learn so much either way!

Dr Bret has been gathering data for years using the Rhinometer which measures airflow through the nasal passages to determine nasal air volume. Dr Bret has been an orthodontist and was trained in traditional orthodontics and he will explain what the rationale for why orthodontist do what they do, and why he had a change of perception when it came to expansion

We will discuss. Rapid palate expanders, Schwartz appliances, Hyrax, snore guard appliances, adult expansion, and how nasal breathing is the key to sleep medicine. We also will discuss and debunk some common myths such as: 1) if you do traditional ortho you are dooming your child 2) the rapid expanders causes scarring of the sutures.

This is a juicy episode that we hope gives people hope, trust that expanding will help their child, and we can gain back growth of the jaws. Another really positive part of this episode is the proof of improvement in the nasal airways means often times we can naturally shrink enlarged tonsils and adenoids and snoring in children, and we may not have to do surgery.

To find Dr Bret Christensen on Instagram @https://www.instagram.com/christensenorthodontics/ his website is https://www.christensenbraces.com/And he is located in Lewiston Idaho. He sees adults, kids, teens, and even toddlers around 3.

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