4.44 mm Palatal Expansion in 297 days (22M). My documented Journey.

Santiago Figarola

Jun 15 • Wins

Around 297 days ago a therapist told me my palate was too narrow for mewing and that expanders weren't an option.

So I measured 4.44 mm of expansion with a caliper (the same technique orthodontists use).

WHERE I STARTED (12/26/2024)

Diagnosed sleep apnea (CPAP-dependent, sleeping ~12h daily)
Disabling chronic fatigue
High-arched, narrow palate (26mm)
Scoliosis and chronic neck pain

After 297 days (10/19/25):

Stopped using CPAP (6/22/25). Needing progressively less sleep with significantly more energy
Resumed college with high grades, content creation, and other goals
Movement biomechanics completely transformed
Greatly reduced chronic neck pain and cervical instability
Jaw and maxilla rotating counterclockwise with improved postural symmetry
Scoliosis greatly reduced
Teeth almost completely straight

THE METHOD

3D oral face-pulling combined with a flat mouthguard (Reviv being the best one I've found) and histo-release.

Soft tissue release allows for progressive adaptation of the soft tissue, which is the master that slowly pulls and reshapes the cranial bones and the whole skeleton. These techniques and device are optimized for this goal.

I've documented the entire process—structure, symptoms, and common mistakes I see in the community.

🔗 Read the complete analysis in my newsletter, Biomechaneer Logs

(All dates and more details here).

👍🏻 WHERE TO START

I noticed many of the same repeated mistakes in the community, so I made this complete guide to the technique here: The 3D Oral Face-Pulling Protocol

Based on the logic I used to get my results, this is a short self-assessment tool that starts you on the right foot and helps you avoid the common mistakes.

Free PDF guide sent via email :)

Educational purposes only. Based on observed patterns and personal experience. Not medical or dental advice.

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4.44 mm Palatal Expansion in 297 days (22M). My documented Journey.