[Plagio] Does band/helmet help facial asymmetry?

My son, 7 months, has left torticollis and mild plagio, which has
improved on it's own (he went from 11mm to 4mm asym.) His doctor said
we don't need a helmet...however, he has some obvious facial
asymmetry, which is mostly noticeable in his jaw/cheek. His gums are
also not quite parallel to each other. Does anyone know if putting
him in a helmet will help to correct his facial asymmetry? Has
anyone had success with it? Being that he is 7 months old, if we are
going to band him, I wouldn't want to wait much longer. His doctor
said that in his opinion, he doesn't think it's worth it to try the
helmet just for the facial asym. I wonder if he would think
differently if it were his own child? I'd like to hear from other
parents' experiences. I think many times the doctors are too
conservative with their approach, especially when there is such a
short period of time for which we can get correction. I'm worried
about him having problems down the road, like TMJ, dental issues,
headaches, etc.

Also, his torticollis is moderate, and it has improved greatly with
PT and chiropractic. We are still doing exercises with him, and
probably still have a ways to go. He is doing well with his dev.
milestones. Mainly, right now, I am concerned with his facial
asymmetry, which has not improved since his birth.

These boards have been so helpful to me. There is just so much
information and support here! Please share your opinions on this
subject. Thanks in advance!
Tamra

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