#58 – Dr. Coceancig – How To Choose a Jaw Surgeon, Argument Against Mewing

Dr. Paul Coceancig returns for a second JawCast, with the topic of discussion being how to choose a jaw surgeon & the key qualities you need to look for, as well as a contrarian viewpoint (for JawHacks) on genetics vs environment and their respective impact on facial development. The first half of the video is primarily a surgical discussion, with the second half centering on the role of genetics vs environment in facial development. Free Newsletter and Bookhttps://jawhacks.com1-on-1 Chat with Ronhttps://jawhacks.com/chats00:00:00 Introduction00:02:35 Car Discussions (also as analogs for surgery)00:05:48 Surgical Discussion Start00:07:16 How Do You Choose a Jaw Surgeon? - Professionalism, Reliability, Competence, Experience00:11:38 Laser Eye Surgery Analogy for a Surgeon's Experience Level00:15:55 Majority of Oral Surgeons Hyperspecialize in Wisdom Teeth Removal00:23:20 Red Flags in a Surgeon00:25:19 Getting Your Surgery Done by a Trainee at a Public Hospital is NOT an Option00:33:27 Underadvancement Due to Surgeon's Lack of Confidence in the Lower Tech Reconstruction Plates00:40:55 You Need Custom Titanium Plates 00:44:26 Structural Breakdown on Custom Titanium Plates - How They're Made & Importance of Being Able to Flex Under Tension00:51:19 Dr. Coceancig Became a Dentist at Age 22... Then Went to Medical School because He Was Too Young to Be Taken Seriously00:56:21 Most Surgeons Operate with Worse Surgical Plates to Get Insurance Coverage01:01:08 The Ideal Surgeon01:10:03 Philosophy of Adding vs Removing in Surgery01:17:26 Dr. Coceancig's Opinion on Mastication, Diet and the Link to Skull Growth01:25:18 Dr. Coceancig Thinks Evolution Is the Reason for Small Jaws01:29:07 Relevance of Breastfeeding?01:32:09 Can Selecting for Neotony Lead to Small Jaws Over Generations?01:39:55 Paleoanthropolgy vs Social Anthropology01:42:30 Dr. Coceancig on the Orthotropic Studies with Diet, Breathing & Posture as Variables01:45:40 Dr. Coceancig Does Think You Have to Nasal Breathe & Keep Your Tongue on Your Palate to Have a Correctly Developed Midface?01:49:50 Doesn't Breastfeeding Train the Tongue to Rest on the Palate?01:55:57 Are You Allergic or Is Your Body Just Not Being Given Enough Time to Heal from the Foreign Substance?02:03:31 The Difficulties of Trying to Live Primally in Modern Times02:06:57 Breastfeeding For Motherly Bonding, Not for Correct Facial Growth02:12:55 Regardless of the Cause, the Goal Is to Fix the Small Jaws02:20:00 Parenting & Wrap UpNO MEDICAL OR DENTAL ADVICE. Ronald Ead and JAWHACKS, LLC, dba JawHacks (collectively, “we”) does not give medical advice. We are not licensed medical professionals. The information provided in this video is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Always seek the guidance of a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding your health or a medical condition. Reliance on any information provided in this video is solely at your own risk. We make no representations or warranties about the accuracy or completeness of the information presented. You should not use these materials to diagnose or treat any health issues, illnesses or diseases. In addition, we do not recommend or endorse any provider of health care or health-related products, items, or services.