u/kashviiisharma

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some honest opinions/advice on my case because I’m feeling very confused about which treatment route to choose.

I have a narrow palate/constricted arch, mild overbite, scalloped tongue, TMJ tension, and I also feel like my airway could be improved. One of my biggest issues is that my tongue doesn’t feel like it has enough space to rest properly on my palate.
I consulted two different orthodontists/dentists and both recommended Invisalign. Their opinion was that my case is not severe enough to require MARPE, and that Invisalign could achieve enough expansion in a less invasive and more convenient way.
But I’m still unsure.

My concern is that I’m not only looking for dental arch expansion — I’m more interested in actual skeletal/palatal expansion as well because I care about:
•tongue space/function
•airway improvement
•TMJ tension
•facial harmony/aesthetics
•overall structural improvement

That’s why I keep wondering if MARPE would actually address the root issue better in my case.
Another thing making me hesitant is the cost:
Invisalign: expensive + long treatment time
MARPE: almost half the price and much faster results.
The orthodontists told me MARPE would be unnecessarily aggressive in my case, but part of me worries whether Invisalign is being pushed more because it’s more profitable.

Another thing I’m confused about is the lower jaw. If I expand my upper jaw/palate, what happens to the lower arch? Would Invisalign or MARPE also help create enough coordination between the upper and lower arches so that the lower jaw doesn’t stay comparatively narrow?

I’m attaching my report details below for reference:
•Constricted upper arch
• Reduced ICW/IPW (ICW = reduced inter-canine width) (IPW = reduced inter-premolar width)
• Mild deep overbite
• Increased overjet (upper front teeth slightly ahead of lower teeth)
• Teeth overall appear: relatively straight, minimal crowding, no major overlap or severe misalignment
• Class II molar relation on right side: mild bite imbalance on one side

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some honest opinions/advice on my case because I’m feeling very confused about which treatment route to choose.

I have a narrow palate/constricted arch, mild overbite, scalloped tongue, TMJ tension, and I also feel like my airway could be improved. One of my biggest issues is that my tongue doesn’t feel like it has enough space to rest properly on my palate.
I consulted two different orthodontists/dentists and both recommended Invisalign. Their opinion was that my case is not severe enough to require MARPE, and that Invisalign could achieve enough expansion in a less invasive and more convenient way.
But I’m still unsure.

My concern is that I’m not only looking for dental arch expansion — I’m more interested in actual skeletal/palatal expansion as well because I care about:
•tongue space/function
•airway improvement
•TMJ tension
•facial harmony/aesthetics
•overall structural improvement

That’s why I keep wondering if MARPE would actually address the root issue better in my case.
Another thing making me hesitant is the cost:
Invisalign: expensive + long treatment time
MARPE: almost half the price and much faster results.
The orthodontists told me MARPE would be unnecessarily aggressive in my case, but part of me worries whether Invisalign is being pushed more because it’s more profitable.

Another thing I’m confused about is the lower jaw. If I expand my upper jaw/palate, what happens to the lower arch? Would Invisalign or MARPE also help create enough coordination between the upper and lower arches so that the lower jaw doesn’t stay comparatively narrow?

I’m attaching my report details below for reference:
•Constricted upper arch
• Reduced ICW/IPW (ICW = reduced inter-canine width) (IPW = reduced inter-premolar width)
• Mild deep overbite
• Increased overjet (upper front teeth slightly ahead of lower teeth)
• Teeth overall appear: relatively straight, minimal crowding, no major overlap or severe misalignment
• Class II molar relation on right side: mild bite imbalance on one side

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some honest opinions/advice on my case because I’m feeling very confused about which treatment route to choose.

I have a narrow palate/constricted arch, mild overbite, scalloped tongue, TMJ tension, and I also feel like my airway could be improved. One of my biggest issues is that my tongue doesn’t feel like it has enough space to rest properly on my palate.
I consulted two different orthodontists/dentists and both recommended Invisalign. Their opinion was that my case is not severe enough to require MARPE, and that Invisalign could achieve enough expansion in a less invasive and more convenient way.
But I’m still unsure.

My concern is that I’m not only looking for dental arch expansion — I’m more interested in actual skeletal/palatal expansion as well because I care about:
•tongue space/function
•airway improvement
•TMJ tension
•facial harmony/aesthetics
•overall structural improvement

That’s why I keep wondering if MARPE would actually address the root issue better in my case.
Another thing making me hesitant is the cost:
Invisalign: expensive + long treatment time
MARPE: almost half the price and much faster results.
The orthodontists told me MARPE would be unnecessarily aggressive in my case, but part of me worries whether Invisalign is being pushed more because it’s more profitable.

Another thing I’m confused about is the lower jaw. If I expand my upper jaw/palate, what happens to the lower arch? Would Invisalign or MARPE also help create enough coordination between the upper and lower arches so that the lower jaw doesn’t stay comparatively narrow?

I’m attaching my scans and report details below for reference:
•Constricted upper arch
• Reduced ICW/IPW (ICW = reduced inter-canine width) (IPW = reduced inter-premolar width)
• Mild deep overbite
• Increased overjet (upper front teeth slightly ahead of lower teeth)
• Teeth overall appear: relatively straight, minimal crowding, no major overlap or severe misalignment
• Class II molar relation on right side: mild bite imbalance on one side

Hey everyone, I’d really appreciate some honest opinions/advice on my case because I’m feeling very confused about which treatment route to choose.

I have a narrow palate/constricted arch, mild overbite, scalloped tongue, TMJ tension, and I also feel like my airway could be improved. One of my biggest issues is that my tongue doesn’t feel like it has enough space to rest properly on my palate.
I consulted two different orthodontists/dentists and both recommended Invisalign. Their opinion was that my case is not severe enough to require MARPE, and that Invisalign could achieve enough expansion in a less invasive and more convenient way.
But I’m still unsure.

My concern is that I’m not only looking for dental arch expansion — I’m more interested in actual skeletal/palatal expansion as well because I care about:
•tongue space/function
•airway improvement
•TMJ tension
•facial harmony/aesthetics
•overall structural improvement

That’s why I keep wondering if MARPE would actually address the root issue better in my case.
Another thing making me hesitant is the cost:
Invisalign: expensive + long treatment time
MARPE: almost half the price and much faster results.
The orthodontists told me MARPE would be unnecessarily aggressive in my case, but part of me worries whether Invisalign is being pushed more because it’s more profitable.

Another thing I’m confused about is the lower jaw. If I expand my upper jaw/palate, what happens to the lower arch? Would Invisalign or MARPE also help create enough coordination between the upper and lower arches so that the lower jaw doesn’t stay comparatively narrow?

I’m attaching my scans and report details below for reference:
•Constricted upper arch
• Reduced ICW/IPW (ICW = reduced inter-canine width) (IPW = reduced inter-premolar width)
• Mild deep overbite
• Increased overjet (upper front teeth slightly ahead of lower teeth)
• Teeth overall appear: relatively straight, minimal crowding, no major overlap or severe misalignment
• Class II molar relation on right side: mild bite imbalance on one side