Ron from JawHacks is NOT a doctor or dentist, and does not offer medical advice. Instead, he is a patient advocate who has spent the past 10 years studying Mewing, as well as appliances and surgeries capable of expanding human jaws. This matters because jaw structure is integral to both beauty and health.
He has documented his discoveries in hundreds of YouTube videos and blog posts.
Ron has served as a patient advocate for countless clients navigating their own jaw expansion journeys, familiarizing them generally with available treatments, and connecting them with some of the best dentists and doctors in the world, through his one-on-one coaching service.
You can sign up for a 1-on-1 chat with Ron at: jawhacks.com/chats
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#92 – Dr. Jeremy Manuele – FME Leads to Eye Problem in Young Male Patient
Season 1 · Episode 92
Monday, November 10, 2025 • Duration 02:57:17
In this episode, Dr. Jeremy Manuele breaks down the quality of adult maxillary expansion beyond just "did it split?" We compare FME, custom MARPE, and MSE Type 2, explore surgical assists, preview FME Pro, and analyze a rare complication case.
Dr. Manuele did not disclose the actual number of FME cases he has performed, but he has been working with adult non-surgical skeletal expansion and other TAD-anchored appliances since 2016, and in that time he’s helped many hundreds of patients.
In this podcast, Dr. Manuele delivers unique, never-before-seen visual demonstrations showing key differences between FME, Custom MARPE, and MSE, which are 3 top skeletal expander brands.
Essential viewing for anyone considering adult palatal expansion or airway treatment.
00:34:30 - SARPE, DOME, and Why Surgical Assists Have Limitations
00:39:48 - Top 3 Reasons for MARPE (and When Expansion Isn't the Answer)
00:40:20 - Case Study: 10mm Skeletal Split in a Teenager
00:44:31 - The 5 Factors of Jaw Growth (and ChatGPT's Shocking Ranking)
00:56:42 - Case Study: How an Adult Got 4mm of Forward Growth (FME + Chewing)
00:58:12 - The Key: Mobilizing Circum-Maxillary Sutures
01:00:43 - How to Loosen Adult Sutures: FCPC, Osteopathy, and Chewing
01:09:26 - Case Study: Patient X and the Wisdom Tooth Debate
01:13:17 - Wisdom Teeth and Premolar Extractions Impact on Jaw Growth
01:17:00 - Why Age 5-7 is Dr. Manuele's "Sweet Spot" for Expansion
01:20:48 - Does Expanding the Maxilla Make the Mandible Grow?
01:23:43 - Patient X's Journey: The EASE Procedure
01:26:45 - Why The Field is Moving Away from Surgical Assists (EASE & Piezo)
01:30:44 - Chewing, Clenching, and TMJD Risks During Expansion
01:32:08 - Who Needs a Piezo? Thick Bone or Thin...
#91 – Dr. Reza Movahed – TMJ Stability Determines Your Jaw Surgery Success
Season 1 · Episode 91
Monday, October 27, 2025 • Duration 03:34:20
In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Reza Movahed, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon based in St. Louis, MO, who performs 90 to 100 total TMJ joint replacement surgeries per year, ranking among the most experienced joint surgeons worldwide. He shares his personal journey through three jaw surgeries that transformed his approach to patient care and surgical planning. We discuss idiopathic condylar resorption (ICR), why certain patients are at higher risk for double jaw surgery failure, and when total joint replacement becomes essential. Dr. Movahed details his bone grafting methods, collaboration with top orthodontists, and how counterclockwise rotation with joint replacement achieves superior esthetic and functional results. He also highlights his MCO mandibular expansion device, the role of DISE in planning, and long-term joint data proving decades of success.
#90 – Dr. Aişe Cemile – The Most Experienced MARPE Provider in the Middle East?
Season 1 · Episode 90
Monday, October 13, 2025 • Duration 01:32:04
In this episode, I reconnect with Dr. Aişe Cemile, an orthodontist based in Istanbul, Turkey, who has treated between 500 and 1,000 MARPE cases over the years. She shares updates on her custom MARPE appliance designs, face mask protocols, and innovative methods for managing asymmetry. Dr. Cemile explains how she collaborates with a local lab to create fully customized devices tailored to each patient’s bone anatomy, achieving consistent split success by carefully planning TAD placement. She also discusses her use of face mask protraction, even in adult males, the role of cranial osteopathy and manual therapy in enhancing results, and practical techniques for preventing and correcting asymmetry through exercises, heat, and targeted pressure. A standout case features an 18-year-old male with severe skeletal Class III who achieved jaw-surgery-level changes through two rounds of MARPE and face mask therapy, making this episode essential viewing for anyone seeking advanced and affordable MARPE treatment outside the United State.
#89 – Dr. Newaz and Dr. Jaffari – This Orthodontist Expanded His Maxilla 9mm with FME
Season 1 · Episode 89
Monday, October 6, 2025 • Duration 03:41:28
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Newaz and Dr. Jaffari — the world’s most experienced FME providers — about what really works, what fails, and the complications they’ve seen across nearly 100 cases. We look at success rates, asymmetry, and how FME compares to custom MARPE, with Dr. Newaz sharing his own 8–9mm expansion results and CBCT analysis. We also explore the new FMA Protraction device, post-surgery expansion challenges, pricing debates, and the key question: when should you expand before jaw surgery versus doing a segmental LeFort?
#88 – Evan Lavizadeh – Would He Do Jaw Surgery Again? 4 Years Later
Season 1 · Episode 88
Monday, September 22, 2025 • Duration 01:48:42
In this episode, I sit down with Evan Lavizadeh — a former YouTube creator who overcame severe sleep apnea through MARPE expansion with Dr. Audrey Yun and double jaw surgery with Dr. Benjamin Walin in Los Angeles. Evan shares his full journey, from surgical planning and a 20mm advancement to the challenges of recovery and TMJ complications. Beyond the medical side, he opens up about how fixing his airway transformed his sleep, confidence, relationships, and outlook on life, as well as how therapy supported his recovery and inspired him to return to creating educational content in the airway health space.
00:00:00 - Introduction and initial questions about Evan's journey
00:03:26 - Evan explains he's cured and why he stopped making YouTube videos
00:06:01 - Discussion about returning to YouTube content creation
#87 – Dr. Kimberly Santiago – What I Wish I Knew Before My Jaw Surgery
Season 1 · Episode 87
Thursday, August 14, 2025 • Duration 01:21:00
Dr. Kimberly Santiago returns to share her raw, unfiltered jaw surgery recovery experience. She reveals her post-op survival tips, the emotional and physical challenges she faced, and how the surgery impacted her nasal breathing, for better and for worse.
00:01:05 - Numbness, swallowing & the challenge of staying hydrated
00:06:35 - Post-op cheat sheet: what every patient needs
00:09:20 - Did Spicy Food Irritate the Wounds?
00:11:27 - Fasting after surgery for autophagy: is it a good idea?
#86 – Dr. Gabriella Tehrany – Jaw Surgery in the Age of Social Media – Focus on Healing, Not Hype
Season 1 · Episode 86
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 • Duration 01:43:05
In this episode, Ron chats with Dr. Gabriella Tehrany, a maxillofacial surgeon at Kaiser Permanente in Southern California. She shares what it’s like to work as a salaried surgeon in a system focused on function and patient care. Dr. Tehrany also expresses her passion for integrative medicine, explaining how diet, lifestyle, and supplements can make a big difference in recovery.
00:05:17 - Salaried Surgeon: A Different Approach to Jaw Surgery
00:08:28 - Kaiser’s Functional vs. Aesthetic Jaw Surgery Coverage
00:13:35 - How Instagram Has Changed Patient Expectations
00:20:41 - Why I Don’t Give Patients Detailed Surgical Plans Upfront
00:25:36 - Patient Trust vs. Taking Marketing Claims at Face Value
#85 – Jenny Opalinski – The Non-Surgical Fix for Sleep Apnea You Haven’t Tried
Season 1 · Episode 85
Wednesday, July 16, 2025 • Duration 01:59:40
Ron sits down with sleep medicine specialist Dr. Anil Rama and medical speech therapist Jenny Opalinski from Aspire Respiratory Products. They explore Respiratory Muscle Strength Training (RMST), a non-invasive therapy using the EMST150 device to strengthen airway muscles, improve nasal flow, and potentially reverse sleep apnea.
00:04:41 - A Non-Surgical Sleep Apnea Treatment Alternative
00:06:50 - Unboxing & Assembling the EMST150
00:08:10 - The "5x5" Weekly Training Protocol
#84 – Dr. Ilya Lipkin – The Midface Expander Debate: Why FME Falls Short
Season 1 · Episode 84
Monday, June 2, 2025 • Duration 01:52:32
Ron interviews Dr. Ilya Lipkin, an orthodontist with extensive MARPE experience. They discuss the nuances of Custom MARPE versus FME, including design considerations, TAD stability, and innovations like "Lipkin Wings." The conversation also covers the role of surgical assist, strategies to address and prevent asymmetry, and the importance of jackscrew orientation. Additionally, Dr. Lipkin shares insights on Facemask protraction therapy and offers perspectives on MMA surgery and selecting a surgeon.
00:00:40 - Dr. Lipkin's Custom MARPE Experience & Course
00:02:33 - The FME Appliance: Dr. Lipkin's Unbiased Impressions
00:05:10 - FME Design Flaws? TAD Tipping & Force Vectors
00:10:24 - Armless Expanders: A True Skeletal Solution or Marketing Hype?
#83 – Dr. Joseph Yousefian – Facegenics, TMJ Risk with MSDO, and is MAPES Safe for Teeth?
Season 1 · Episode 83
Monday, May 5, 2025 • Duration 02:06:01
Orthodontist and sleep medicine specialist Dr. Joseph Yousefian explains why Maxillomandibular Advancement (MMA) doesn't always resolve sleep apnea. Drawing on case studies and clinical experience, he highlights the procedure’s limitations and the importance of addressing nasal anatomy and TMJ health. Dr. Yousefian also introduces his patented expansion techniques—MANE, DAME, and MAPES—which have shown strong results in improving airway health. This conversation explores airway dynamics, skeletal development, and the value of a personalized, multi-faceted treatment approach.
Dr. Yousefian's book: Pediatric Treatment of Sleep Apnea
03:20:18 - Maxillomandibular Expansion Before MMA Surgery
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NO 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.
01:38:11 - Other surgical complications and mouth opening limitations
01:41:01 - Condylar resorption risks and TMJ complications
01:45:11 - Joint replacement surgery considerations
01:47:56 - Closing thoughts and future YouTube content plans
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00:17:31 - The emotional toll & psychological low point of recovery
00:24:59 - How Dr. Santiago mentally prepared for surgery day
00:36:20 - Why she chose her surgeon without shopping around
00:45:29 - Did jaw surgery fix her nasal breathing? (shocking result)
00:53:49 - The unexpected post-op nasal congestion
01:01:35 - Can you get MARPE after jaw surgery?
01:10:43 - How jaw surgery changed her approach as a clinician
01:14:11 - An overlooked aspect: aligning the cranial base before surgery
NO 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.
00:31:01 - Integrative Medicine for Jaw Surgery
00:33:34 - How a Bad Diet Can Wreck Your Surgical Outcome
00:39:32 - Biohacking Your Jaw Surgery: Supplements, Light & Grounding
00:43:41 - The Vitamin D Deficiency Epidemic in Southern California
00:46:36 - The Optimal Pre-Jaw Surgery Diet
00:51:34 - How to Mentally Prepare for Jaw Surgery Recovery
00:57:49 - 3-Week Pre- and Post-Op Healing Cheat Sheet
01:09:18 - Are Environmental Toxins Making Gen Z Sicker?
01:14:13 - The Great Debate: Surgical Expansion (SARPE) vs. MARPE
01:18:59 - Do Custom Plates & Implants Make Surgery Better?
01:31:01 - Final Warning to Patients Seeking Perfection
NO 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.
00:09:10 - Why Pressure Threshold Trainers are Superior
00:11:54 - MEP & MIP: How We Measure Breath Strength
00:15:54 - The Anatomy of a Powerful Breath
00:17:51 - Does Mouthpiece Training Ruin Nasal Breathing?
00:19:52 - Training at 75% vs. 100% of Max Pressure
00:23:33 - Expiratory vs. Inspiratory: AHI Reduction vs. Fatigue
00:27:11 - LIVE DEMO: Mastering the Expiratory Rep
00:34:42 - Finding Ron's Max Expiratory Pressure
00:38:43 - "This Hurts My Neck": Avoiding Muscle Compensation
00:42:52 - Is This Just a High-Tech Didgeridoo?
00:52:16 - Normative Data: How Ron Stacks Up to the Average Male
00:56:43 - Why Study Results Seem Unattainable
01:02:59 - How Long to Train for Lasting Brain Changes (BDNF Study)
01:07:56 - LIVE DEMO: Inspiratory Muscle Strength Training (IMST)
01:13:33 - Endoscopy Reveals Airway Expansion
01:15:40 - Ron's Inspiratory Strength Test: The Diaphragm Burn
01:21:34 - Fast-Twitch vs. Slow-Twitch: Building Powerful Breath Muscles
01:29:55 - Does Pre-Bed Training Keep the Airway Open All Night?
01:39:44 - How RMST Can Make CPAP Therapy Tolerable
01:42:17 - The 5 Reasons for Poor Nasal Flow
01:46:34 - CASE STUDY: Jaw-Dropping Nasal Flow Increase from RMST Alone
01:49:56 - Who Should NOT Use This Device
01:55:09 - Ron's 12-Week Public Experiment Begins
NO 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.
00:13:06 - MARPE Arms to Prevent Pinching of Soft Tissue
00:15:49 - FME's Locking TADs To Prevent Tissue Pinching
00:17:06 - Why Lateral TADs Are NON-NEGOTIABLE for Predictable Expansion
00:18:46 - The "High Palate" Myth & Problems with Distant Force Application
00:22:06 - The Disadvantage of Stock Appliances: Not Assessing Bone Thickness
00:24:59 - Surgical Assist (Piezo): Does It Always Guarantee a Midline Split?
00:29:44 - Revisiting Locking TADs (and 2-Piece Design): Are They the Future for All Expanders?
00:32:25 - Introducing "Lipkin Wings": A Custom Solution for TAD Locking
00:33:16 - Facegenics Cephalometric Analysis vs. Dr. Lipkin's Asymmetry Prevention Protocol
00:43:08 - Aligning the Expander to Avoid Exacerbating Asymmetries
00:45:50 - Expansion Sweet Spot: How Many Millimeters on Average?
00:47:12 - Can the Lab Catch a Orthodontist's Design Mistakes?
00:49:05 - The Imperative of MARPE Courses for Aspiring Practitioners
00:51:08 - Why MARPE Post-Jaw Surgery is NOT a Good Idea
00:54:29 - Do Different Surgical Plates Impact Post-Op MARPE Expansion?
00:56:45 - MARPE's Downward & Forward Vector: Is It to Be Expected?
00:58:21 - Is a Gummy Smile (Vertical Maxillary Excess) a Disqualifier for MARPE?
00:59:45 - Small Teeth Post-Expansion: Restorative Dentistry or Orthodontic Solution?
01:00:53 - Diastema Closure: Sliding Teeth Forward vs. Retracting Front Teeth
01:03:39 - Dr. Lipkin's Unfiltered Opinion on AGGA (Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance)
01:06:35 - SFOT Planning & Lower Dental Tipping Mechanics: A MUST for Predictability
01:12:46 - The Critical Role of a Skilled Periodontal Partner for SFOT
01:14:31 - Ron's Transformation & Traumatic Memory: From "Humpty Dumpty" to Facial Harmony
01:16:00 - Maxillary Protraction: Is it the Facemask's Merit or MARPE's Mechanics Alone?
01:17:50 - Case Studies: What Happens When You DON'T Wear Your Facemask?
01:20:04 - Facemask Indications: Is It Only for Class III Patients?
01:23:03 - Adult Facemask Use: Viable Option? How Many Hours Per Day?
01:24:45 - Facemask vs. Bollard Plates: Weighing TMJ Problems & Force Vectors
01:27:43 - The Future of Facemasks: Innovations from Partners Dental Labs & Facegenics (FMA)?
01:28:08 - Does Facemask Cause Undesirable Dental...
