Breathing Easy: How Epigenetic Orthodontics Can Improve the Airway
Is it difficult to breathe through your nose? Do you often wake up feeling tired, despite getting a full night's sleep? If so, you're not alone. Many people struggle with breathing issues, particularly when it comes to nasal breathing. However, the culprit may not be what you think. The jaw's position and development could be the root of the problem, and a treatment called epigenetic orthodontics can help people breathe better and feel more rested. What is Epigenetic Orthodontics? Epigenetic orthodontics is a holistic approach to orthodontic treatment that focuses on optimizing the growth and development of the jaw and...
Aligned Jaw, Aligned Life
Having a properly aligned jaw is not just important for a winning smile, it can have a significant impact on overall health. When the jaw is misaligned, both the hard and soft tissues are affected, which can result in many physiological problems. There are a variety of health benefits of having a jaw aligned in the optimal position and the consequences of having a misaligned jaw. Consequences of a Misaligned Jaw When the jaw is misaligned, it can cause a wide range of problems. The jaw joint, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is a complex structure that connects the jawbone to...
The Power of Early Epigenetic Orthodontic Treatment
Epigenetic orthodontics focuses on the role of gene expression in dental development. This approach to treatment emphasizes early intervention and treatment plans that improve function and appearance. Introducing treatments like oral appliance therapy, and integrating face-forward strategies early on can help children achieve optimal dental health and reduce the need for more invasive interventions later in life. Early Treatment As with most conditions, beginning treatment early improves results and provides more options for treatment plan. Diagnosing and treating problems at an early age, whether its malocclusion, airway dysfunction, poor head posture, or temporomandibular joint disorder allows patients to resolve issues...
Nasal Breathing Helps With Proper Facial Development
Breathing is an essential function of our bodies that we often take for granted. However, the way we breathe can have a significant impact on our health and development. Nasal breathing, in particular, is important for proper facial development. Let's explore why. 5 Benefits of Nasal Breathing for Facial Development Nasal breathing is the act of breathing in and out through our nose. Our nose has several important functions, such as filtering the air we breathe, humidifying the air, and warming the air before it reaches our lungs. Nasal breathing allows us to take advantage of these functions, helps improve...
Tooth Cavities Increase Brain Health Risks
When it comes to oral health, we often focus on the health of our teeth and gums. However, research has shown that our oral health can also impact our overall health, including our brain health. In particular, people who are predisposed to tooth cavities may have a heightened risk for certain brain health conditions. Let's take a closer look at the link between tooth cavities and brain health. The Connection Between Tooth Cavities and Brain Health Research has shown that people predisposed to tooth cavities may also be at risk for certain brain health conditions. From that research, there are...
Understanding Airway Centered Orthodontics for Children: Improving Oral and Respiratory Health
Orthodontic treatment for children is not only about straightening teeth, but also about addressing underlying issues that can affect a child's overall health and development. One such issue is airway problems, which can be addressed through a specialized form of orthodontics known as airway centered orthodontics. What Is Airway Centered Orthodontics? Airway centered orthodontics is a holistic approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root cause of the orthodontic problem, rather than just the appearance of the teeth. This approach is particularly important for children, as airway issues can negatively impact their health and development. Symptoms of Airway Issues...
Understanding and Treating Bad Bite
Bad bite, also known as dental malocclusion, refers to a misalignment of the teeth or jaws. This can range from minor issues such as slightly crooked teeth to severe cases that affect the function and appearance of the mouth. Identifying and treating teeth and jaw misalignment is important for both aesthetic and functional reasons. Types of Dental Misalignment There are three main classes of dental misalignment. Upper teeth slightly overlap the lower teeth: This is the most common type of malocclusion and can be caused by genetics or environmental factors such as thumb-sucking. Upper teeth significantly overlap the lower teeth....
Orthodontics That Can Target and Improve the Full Face
What is full face orthodontics, why is it important, and who can it benefit? We’ll answer these questions and more in this guide to full-face orthodontics. What is Full-Face Orthodontics? Full-face orthodontics is a method of straightening teeth while also guiding growth of the jaw. In adults this involves gently stimulating a remodeling process that forms new bone and thus allows room for creating straight teeth. Guiding jaw growth is important because the jaw dictates the amount of space available for teeth to occupy. This holistic way of looking at orthodontics allows for both straight teeth and a more attractive...
5 Ways to Help Prepare Children for Dental Care
Anxiety about dental procedures, expectations of pain, and negative associations with someone touching their teeth are just a few reasons children grow weary of seeing a dental professional. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be this way. By working with children early, parents can prepare them for the kind of dental care that leads to more ideal growth guidance, healthier, more functional smiles, and more developed airways. Creating Better Associations Having negative associations with dentists, orthodontists, and other doctors is common for people of all ages. But, by establishing healthy, positive perceptions early, parents can help save...
The Wisdom Teeth Question
The Wisdom Teeth Question Those who have never had problems with their wisdom teeth are a part of a small group of people. For one reason or another, whether it be a result of the modern diet, allergies, behavioral patterns, or another reason, most people’s mouths are too small to accommodate wisdom teeth. The increased prevalence of underdeveloped jaws in our population begs the question, are wisdom teeth dangerous to beautiful smiles? Jaw Size and Wisdom Teeth When observed over time, the size of the human jaw has decreased. This consistent decrease has correlated with increased issues with their jaw...