The Sunrise Orthodontics Blog

Dr. Liliana Calkins Completing Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine Mini-Residency at Tufts University

11-01-2021

Listen to the podcast here. Dr. Liliana Calkins, member and founder, of the Virginia Interdisciplinary Airway and Sleep Group; knows the importance of early intervention in treating pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing (SDB). She is participating in a first-of-its-kind program at Tufts University to help dentists understand the basics of normal sleep maturation, respiratory physiol ...

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Tongue Ties and Mandibular Growth

05-01-2021

Listen to the podcast here. Is your child living with a tongue-tie? The term for this is restricted lingual frenulum. This occurs when the tissue connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth is thick and restrictive, resulting in limited range of motion as well as many other potentially harmful consequences. A restricted lingual frenulum can impact the development of the face, speec ...

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How Stress and Anxiety Can Cause TMJ/TMD Pain

30-12-2020

Listen to the podcast here. We notice how our patients’ day-to-day lives affect their mouths. And, in truth, your daily habits affect your oral health just as much as your diet. That’s why we offer cosmetic, restorative, and TMJ dental treatments as well. And with flexible scheduling, affordable options, and patient-focused care, Reston residents can choose their plan of care. ...

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Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment (SFOT)

29-12-2020

Listen to the podcast here. Many people have malocclusions and are unaware of the cause. A malocclusion is the imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed. An insufficient alveolar bone is a common find among patients with malocclusions. Cumulative alveolar bone loss results in a weakening of the supporting structures of the teeth and predisposes the patient to toot ...

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Goal Oriented Treatment with Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics

28-12-2020

Listen to the podcast here. Dental arch crowding is one of the most common forms of malocclusions. Most orthodontic treatment plans require a year or more of treatment and are not guaranteed to last. Corticotomy Facilitated Orthodontics is a means for rapid tooth movement that significantly accelerates orthodontic treatment. A corticotomy is an aggressive and invasive surgic ...

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