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101 Reasons for Airway Dentistry

Reason #9: Deviated Septum

Deviated septums are often found in people with narrow faces because the top of their mouths are pushed upward and the septum gets scrunched. Airway problems can be found here. With expansion, the palate can flatten and the septum can straighten out.

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101 Reasons for Airway Dentistry:

Reason #6

Low cheek bones
Properly developed jaws create high cheek bones forming healthy nasal passages and plenty of room for the teeth. Low cheek bones are associated with narrow jaws, narrow noses and compromised airways.