Dr. Tracey Nguyen, a cosmetic and airway-focused dentist, joins Ron for an in-depth discussion on topics ranging from chronic headaches and pediatric expansion timing to the complexities of MARPE, maxillary protraction, and digital surgical planning. Explore how personalized treatment strategies and practical goals can help optimize airway function, facial development and aesthetics.
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Timestamps
00:00:00 – Intro
00:01:19 – Ron’s Journey & Jaw Surgery Motivation
00:03:07 – Tongue Posture, Neck Pain & Airway Connection
00:04:31 – Anatomy, Gut Health & Chronic Inflammation
00:07:00 – Pediatric vs Adult Expansion: Why Timing Matters
00:09:47 – Bone-Borne vs Tooth-Borne Expanders Explained
00:12:08 – Why General Dentists Are Stepping In
00:15:55 – Facial Esthetics, Asymmetry & Expansion Protocols
00:19:55 – Tag Placement, Engineering & Predictability
00:24:27 – Custom Expanders: Technology & Innovation
00:28:47 – Planning Expansion with Visual Outcomes
00:34:27 – Avoiding Overexpansion & Managing Expectations
00:38:45 – Risk Factors, Disqualifiers & Patient Management
00:42:08 – Beyond MARPE: Forward Growth & Alternatives
00:45:48 – Face Mask Protraction: What Works & What Doesn’t
00:50:26 – Class I, Setbacks & Protraction in Adults
00:53:12 – How Much Expansion Improves Airway Function?
00:55:13 – Choosing a Surgical Team & Digital Planning
01:00:15 – Balancing Airway Gains with Facial Aesthetics
01:03:19 – Patient Psychology, Satisfaction & Outcomes
01:07:16 – Full Disclosure & Informed Consent
01:10:24 – Tooth Size Discrepancies & Restorative Planning
01:11:25 – TMJ, Occlusion & Bite-Based Pain
01:16:06 – Multidisciplinary Approach & Final Takeaways
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