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Orthotropics is an alternative orthodontic technique that aims to correct the alignment of the teeth/jaws by correcting oral posture (by keeping the whole tongue pressed against the palate constantly). could it lead to intracranial hypertension?

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Dr. Clarene Cress answered

No: There is not connection between orthotropics and intracranial hypertension.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2019

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Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

No: I know of no literature that links Orthotropics to an increase in intracranial pressure. I am not a fan of Orthotropics because of a lack of documented results as to success.

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/10/2019

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A member asked:

Orthotropics is an alternative orthodontic technique that aims to correct the alignment of the teeth/jaws by correcting oral posture (by keeping the whole tongue pressed against the palate constantly). could it lead to intracranial hypertension?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Clarene Cress answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Dr. Arnold Malerman answered

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

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