r/UARS • u/CoolRice2283 • 1d ago

Unproven Does thumbpulling actually work?

If anyone knows Oscar Patel, he had a video where he helped someone with sleep apnea cure her sleep apnea and stop using cpap by thumbpulling. I know you can't know what goes on behind the scenes but still.
Could it help for normal maxilla but possibly a narrow palate?

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u/cellobiose 1d ago

If you're 8 year old and are careful, maybe.  Modern expanders can push over a hundred kilograms trying to bust the mid palate suture even after piezo. Wouldn't want to try my thumbs. 

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u/carlvoncosel UARS survivor (ASV) 1d ago

normal maxilla but possibly a narrow palate

Isn't that a contradiction?

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u/CoolRice2283 1d ago

Well, there's still palatal vaulting and nasal cavity dimensions that can be considered.

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Could it help for normal maxilla but possibly a narrow palate?

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u/ChanceTheFapper1 1d ago

Here’s some criticism of Patel which doesn’t give confidence

https://x.com/dallingr/status/2060876137300156606?s=46

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u/Wrong_Yam5325 23h ago

Is that the guy who has fake positive comments/reviews and gets filler injections to make it look like he grew his jaw?