(Section 2 of the Jaw Orthopedics Series) In section 1, we discussed the incidence of a deep bite in growing children and its implications on the development and health of a child. A deep bite relates to the vertical length … Continue reading
(Section 1 of the Jaw Orthopedics Series) An important aspect with children’s dentition is identifying their dental and jaw growth patterns, precisely during the rapid phase of growth. Here we will concentrate on childhood sleep apnea and its relation to … Continue reading
Bite and Normal Jaw The lower jaw (pink) is a double-hinged bone that is suspended between two joints. Its distance from the skull is technically determined by the height of the teeth, just like columns holding up a roof. The … Continue reading
Tongue thrusting can adversely affect the teeth and mouth. A person swallows from 1,200 to 2,000 times every 24 hours with about four pounds (1.8 kg) of pressure each time. If a person suffers from tongue thrusting, this continuous pressure tends … Continue reading
Lack Of Breath May Ruin Your Well-being There is probably no other condition that impacts your well-being as much as sleep apnea or its less serious cousin – snoring. Just imagine that while you sleep someone comes by chokes you for … Continue reading
Many parents notice that their children grind their teeth at night, maybe even during the day. If you notice a pronounced wear pattern on their baby teeth, it may mean trouble, and would justify a dental visit, preferably someone who … Continue reading