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The Science Behind Myofunctional Orthodontics

The Science Behind Myofunctional Orthodontics Explore Myofunctional Therapy Early in dentistry’s history, practitioners noticed they could improve dental aesthetics by using mechanical devices to move teeth. This process also influenced the growth of bone in specific areas. The discovery laid…
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Why CBCT is the Best Tool for Orofacial Diagnostics

Listen to our podcasts here. In this Airway and Sleep Group Podcast, Dr. Liliana Calkins interviews Dr. Francisco Eraso. Dr. Francisco Eraso is a specialist in orthodontics and oral and maxillofacial radiology. A member of the American Association of Orthodontics,…
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How Thumb Sucking Can Alter Your Child’s Appearance

Listen to the podcast here. Does Your Child Suck Their Thumb? Some people find it adorable when a baby sucks their thumb. Although that’s a normal occurrence, the continuation of the habit into the toddler and elementary school years of…
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Treating Pediatric Sleep Disordered Breathing

Sleep disordered breathing refers to a spectrum of sleep-related breathing abnormalities that include snoring, upper airway resistance syndrome, obstructive hypopnea syndrome, and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Twenty-five million adults in the US suffer from Sleep Disordered Breathing and at times…
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Treatment for Pediatric Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Listen to the podcast here. Obstructive sleep apnea in children is characterized by disordered breathing during sleep which consists of prolonged partial upper airway obstruction or  complete obstruction, disrupting normal breathing  patterns. The prevalence of pediatric OSA is rising due…
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Surgically Facilitated Orthodontic Treatment (SFOT)

Listen to the podcast here. Many people have malocclusions and are unaware of the cause. A malocclusion is the imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed. An insufficient alveolar bone is a common find among patients with…
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The Benefits of Myobrace Pre-Orthodontic Treatment

Listen to the podcast here. A perfect smile isn’t always enough. Other considerations in the facial structure are required in order to be able to develop naturally, breathe properly and avoid sleep apnea. Let’s explore the Myobrace® treatment, a state-of-the-art…
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Diagnosing and Treating Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Listen to the podcast here. As everyone knows, poor sleep quality and waking up repeatedly during the night can cause one to feel fatigue during the day. But did you know that waking up during the night can be caused…
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