Ankyloglossia is one reason for a low tongue posture, which can cause problems with speech, improper swallowing, head and neck aches, GERD, digestive problems, and may even be linked to the MTHFR gene mutation.
We offer second opinion consultations for root canal diagnosis. Getting to the root of root canals involves understanding the underlying risks, which may include sleep disordered breathing. Sleep disordered breathing may be a result of an underdeveloped jaw and airway.
You would think “close your mouth” would be the last thing you would hear a dentist say to you, but closing your mouth and breathing through your nose is actually one of the best things you can do for your overall health and especially right now during the time of...
At some point in our search for answers about our ailments, we’ve all heard the words “it must be in your head.” Well that might be true! The Facts We can survive 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water and 3 minutes without...
Looking for a natural, safe and effective way to whiten your teeth? A brighter smile can be yours without the chemicals used in bleaching agents. Try oil pulling with raw coconut oil. Teeth color can be categorized into 4 basic shades: yellow, orange, brown and gray,...
Remember the song “...the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone...?” Since our teeth are attached to our entire body, our biological system needs to be treated and considered in its entirety for our overall health and well-being. Our patients are families who are...
If you had size 7 feet, would you squeeze your feet into a size 6 sandal? That would be silly! Even if the sandal looked pretty, it simply does not fit. So what do you do? If your toes were sticking out, you would change the sandal – not your foot! Similarly, the best solution to straightening crowded teeth is to correct the size of the jaw – not to remove healthy teeth.
…. closing your mouth and breathing through your nose is actually one of the best things you can do for your overall health and especially right now during the time of this pandemic.
Lack of sleep, snoring, feeling worn out and exhausted despite “getting a full nights sleep”. At some point in our search for answers about our ailments, we’ve all heard the words “it must be in your head.” Well that might be true!
You might want to think twice before leaving teeth for the tooth fairy under your pillow! You might need it!
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