braces + surgery for open bite. going against dominant science

I just read your account, and it sounds IDENTICAL to mine!! I believe my open bite was caused by a splint to address my TMJ problems too, and only my back 2 teeth touch. I've had a couple orthodontists who say I need braces + surgery, but we have a dentist in town (in Ottawa, Canada) who does the DNA/homeoblock approach, which I am REALLY drawn to, with the opportunity for a holistic approach to address TMJ, better breathing, etc (a long list!) I also have a long face. I'm still in the decision-making process, it's hard to go against the dominant science out there. I wish there was more concrete peer-reviewed research on the impacts of them, but am finding out some very interesting accounts on-line, including this great blog - thank you! MC in Canada

 http://prettyinprimal.blogspot.kr/2011/05/epigenetic-orthodontics-building-better.html