Proper breathing habits and restful sleep are essential for a healthy life. In this blog post we talk about the importance of sleep, how disruptive breathing can keep you from truly resting, and how Healthy Start® appliances can set your child up from straight teeth, restful sleep, and healthy breathing habits overall.
We grow from the top down! A misaligned jaw will show consequences in the neck, shoulders, and throughout the body. See for yourself, and learn more today!
You may not realize it, but persistent bed-wetting in children can actually be an indication of an obstructed airway. Read more about the root of the issue and our solution here.
Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a sleeping condition that is often the result of an obstructed airway. While many use a CPAP machine to treat this condition, there is a more effective, long term solution to this issue. Vivos-Craniofacial appliances help develop the jaw, aiding in proper jaw development (often the root cause of OSA).
Though the American Dental Association (ADA) affirms that the mercury contained in these fillings is safe due to it’s combination with various types of metals, there have been reports over the years of mercury poisoning in patients and dental staff as a result of these fillings. So what are the dangers of mercury, and what can be done if you already have amalgam?
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.
You might want to think twice before leaving teeth for the tooth fairy under your pillow! You might need it!
As a holistic dental care provider, I constantly ask myself: “Is what I am recommending going to cause a burden to the immune system?” While we cannot eliminate all toxins, I believe it is wise to make choices that minimize body burden.
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