Orthodontics

Mouth breathing not only affects your airway health, but your oral health too! Mouth breathers are at a higher risk of developing cavities and gum disease compared to nasal breathers.   Mouth breathing creates xerostomia (dry mouth) due to a lack of saliva. Our saliva helps balance the pH levels in our mouths. An inadequate salivary …

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Every malocclusion has an orofacial myofunctional cause. Therefore, failure to identify dysfunction and the habits of the tongue and lips could inhibit the success of orthodontic treatment and it’s long term stability.  An orthodontic relapse often occurs when underlying myofunctional disorders are not addressed. The tongue is typically where the problem lies. It should rest …

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