When your child shows visible signs of difficulty swallowing it may be caused by issues in craniofacial development. This video shows compensations in children when they can not swallow properly due to imbalances in craniofacial development. When the face and teeth are not correctly positioned, it i
Cleft lip and cleft palate is a facial malformations in which with sides of the face and skull that form the upper lip and mouth remain separated, instead of 'stitching’ together in very early gestational development. These splits can also occur in the roof of the mouth, which is called the bony or
DOME Treatment for Adult Obstructive Sleep Apnea Patients with High Arched PalateAccording to recent research published in 2017 by the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery Foundation, adults with OSA (obstructive sleep apnea) who have high arched palates, and little or no toler
Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics - A Good Fit?Periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics (PAOO) is a type of clinical procedure that combines selective incisions of the bone surrounding the teeth, bone grafting where needed, and the application of orthodontic forces (i.e. bra
October: Orthodontic Health MonthNational Orthodontic Health Month was created as a way to raise awareness of the benefits of orthodontic treatment and the importance of good oral health.According to the American Association of Orthodontics over four million people in the U.S. at any given time are
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