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Alarming Medical Studies
Narrowed Jaws Impact
Breathing and Facial Growth
.
United States – Opperman, 2015
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Approximately 80% of orthodontic patients need arch expansion due to a narrow maxilla
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United States – Greenacre, 2020
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About 60% of children need palatal expansion due to a narrowed maxilla, linked to breathing issues
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Egypt – El-Beialy et al., 2021
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Up to 80% of children may have a narrowed palate, impacting maxillary arch form and airway health
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Recent Clinical Studies
Link Sleep Apnea
to
Neurological Deficits
in Children.
America
– Kheirandish-Gozal et al., 2017
Children with sleep apnea show reduced gray matter, impacting cognitive development
.
Europe
– Garde et al., 2022
Sleep apnea in children is linked to reduced brain tissue volume and poorer neurocognitive performance
.
China
– Zhang et al., 2024
Up to 19.8% of neurobehavioral deficits in children may be linked to sleep-disordered breathing
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Poland – Chmielik et al., 2025
Sleep apnea in children is associated with neurocognitive issues, urging rapid treatment
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