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Will getting jaw alignment surgery help improve my breathing?
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Yes or no: If you are gong to be moving any parts of the jaw backwards, it might actually hinder breathing..Where is the tongue going to go..However, advancments can give more spae for the tongue.
Answered 3/15/2014
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Jaw surgery: Jaw advancement has been shown to be one of the best procedures for treating sleep apnea.
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