It's great you have no extractions. So the critical thing is to find an ortho who doesn't believe in extractions, and rather believes in expansion. The two best ways to achieve natural expansion is with Damon and ALF. Do NOT get palatal expansion surgery or use a palatal expander!
I would start with this, and then if applicable, add face-pulling to your daily orthodontic regimen.
My friend bought one, and I was not impressed with what it did for him. It isn't that the homeoblock doesn't work, the problem is that for the money that is charged you can get something that blows it away. Many things "work" but you want something amazing for your money and suffering. If you aren't going to get Damon braces, the next best thing is upper/lower ALFs and wear them for 5 years. This will make real changes. The reason you need to wear them so long is because remodeling the bones of the jaw is a very slow process. The palate is easy.
The homeoblock is one of those half-assed solutions that gets pushed because people make lots of money from it.
http://jawpain-tmjtreatment.com/damon-braces.html
I recommend Dr. Seligman from NYC. He does all the stuff that Dr. Hang does he's just waaay cooler. lol
Surgery as a way to attain your goals is a bad idea for the following reasons:
1. Cost is over 2x the $$$!
2. End result looks simply awful.
3. Maybe would shave 1 year off your treatment time? But who cares if end result is crap. As I said on my site, a female friend took this path and result was a disaster.
The latest in Damon hardware will make all the changes you require in an aesthetically balanced fashion, and quickly and without pain.
Dr. Hang is most famous for using braces to re-create space where extraction was, then placing an implant in lieu of extracted tooth.
Dr. Seligman does this as well, should you need it.
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