2322 196th St. SW, Suite 201 Lynnwood, WA 98036
Welcome to our airway-centered orthodontic practice, where health, comfort, and confidence come together. For over 37 years, Dr. Buck has been helping patients of all ages find lasting relief from chronic headaches, TMJ dysfunction, facial pain, and sleep-disordered breathing using advanced, non-invasive treatments combined with holistic, restorative care. We look beyond just straight teeth. We focus on the foundation: your airway, bite, and facial balance.
Experience a different kind of orthodontic care that treats the cause, not just the symptoms.
Let us help you breathe easier, sleep better, and live a healthier, pain-free life.
Our approach to orthodontics treats the whole face, not just the teeth. We use epigenetic science to trigger jaw development and remodeling to overcome deficient growth patterns that exist.
If there is insufficient volume inside the mouth then the tongue is not provided enough room to stay out of the airway. Added to this is that when the upper jaw is underdeveloped the lower jaw becomes trapped behind the deficient upper jaw and is retruded in such a way that it narrows the airway as well.
We offer a TMJ/TMD solution using jaw development orthodontics if a patient responds well to an orthotic first phase of treatment. Correcting the mis-aligned bite is a potential solution for chronic TMJ problems.
Neuromuscular Dentistry is the most advanced and effective approach to rebuilding a damaged bite because it goes beyond just the teeth—it restores harmony between the teeth, jaw joints, and muscles.
Most patients have an underdeveloped upper jaw and mid face. The lower jaw thus becomes entrapped and retruded. Dr. Buck believes in an approach that stimulates growth of the upper jaw at the same time as stimulating the lower jaw to also grow forward. Here is an example of in less than 8 months a growing patient can have corrected jaw growth patterns and expression.
Every treatment we provide is thoughtfully designed with one essential priority in mind: the health and function of your airway. At the core of our philosophy is a deep respect for breathing as the foundation of whole-body wellness. Whenever possible, we go beyond traditional orthodontics by incorporating jaw development techniques aimed at enhancing nasal breathing and expanding airway capacity in the oropharynx. Our goal is not just to improve smiles—but to elevate quality of life through better, more efficient breathing.
Dr. Buck employs advanced growth and remodeling techniques to promote forward jaw development—a transformative approach often referred to as “Forwardontics.” Unlike conventional orthodontic methods, this philosophy prioritizes the natural principles of craniofacial biology, guiding the face to grow as it was biologically intended. By harnessing the body’s innate potential for structural improvement, this method not only enhances facial aesthetics but also provides powerful therapeutic benefits for TMJ disorders and sleep-related breathing issues. It’s a modern, science-driven evolution in care—one that goes beyond straight teeth to support optimal health and function.
Balance Epigenetics is redefining modern orthodontics with a clear, forward-thinking commitment: intervene early, while growth potential is at its peak. Instead of the traditional “wait-and-see” approach delaying care until all permanent teeth have erupted around age 12 or 13, we focus on guiding jaw development during the pivotal years of 5 to 11. This is when the craniofacial structures respond most robustly to orthopedic influence, making it the ideal window to correct misdirected growth patterns before they become ingrained. Why is this so critical? Underdeveloped jaws have reached crisis levels in today’s children, affecting everything from facial harmony to airway function and overall health. By harnessing growth-centered orthopedics now, we build a sound skeletal foundation that supports restful sleep, optimal breathing, and thriving development—in school, at play, and throughout life. In short, Balance Epigenetics doesn’t just straighten teeth; we seize a unique biological opportunity to elevate a child’s health trajectory at the very moment it matters most.
Dr. Buck is committed to correcting the root cause—not just rearranging the symptoms. Rather than simply removing teeth within a compromised structure, he focuses on rebuilding the foundation itself. By addressing underlying jaw and skeletal imbalances first, Dr. Buck ensures that every tooth has the support it needs for long-term stability, function, and aesthetics. It’s not just orthodontics—it’s transformative care that builds from the ground up.
At our practice, every treatment is centered around one vital principle: optimizing the airway—because proper breathing is the foundation of true health. We proudly serve both children and adults using advanced, face-forward epigenetic jaw development strategies designed to unlock natural growth and restore harmony to the craniofacial system.
For children, we utilize orthopedic and orthodontic techniques that guide jaw growth during critical developmental windows. For adults, we offer sophisticated jaw remodeling orthodontics that can revitalize facial structure and function, even years after growth has stopped.
Our top priority for TMJ adult patients is always to relieve facial pain, jaw discomfort, and chronic headaches using safe, non-invasive, and reversible treatments. Once comfort and stability are restored, we offer a wide range of next-phase solutions to support long-term wellness, structural balance, and improved quality of life. Every step we take is grounded in our commitment to airway-centered, biologically sound care.
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