How to Cure TMJ Permanently
How to Permanently Cure TMJ TMJ can be cured permanently using a combination of specialized palatal expanders, posture correction, myofunctional therapy and breathing exercises. The orthodontic expanders create more space and balance in the dental...
What is TMJ
What is the "TMJ" or Temporomandibular Joint? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint. TMJ commonly refers to a painful condition in the teeth, jaws, neck, chewing muscles, neck and upper back. TMJ pain is causes by a bad bite and poor upper and lower...
DNA Appliance and Homeoblock Comparison
The DNA Appliance is Similar to the Homeoblock The Homeoblock is the godfather of all adult palatal expanders. It has been in use for over 30 years. The DNA and the Homeoblock look very similar in appearance with the exception of the different spring...
How to Clean the DNA and Homeoblock Appliances
Best Strategies to Maintain the Homeoblock and DNA appliances The DNA and Homeobock appliances are to be worn 10 - 16 hours per day. We advise our patients to brush their teeth after dinner and wear the devices through the night. For most people that...
When to Adjust Homeoblock/DNA Appliances
How frequently should the DNA/Homeoblock get Expanded? The short answer is once the jaw has grown larger the DNA appliance needs to be expanded. The appliance needs to be expanded to keep up with an increase in jaw size. Assuming the DNA appliance has...
Link Between Mouth Breathing and Bad Posture
Mouth Breathing causes Forward Head Posture Mouth breathing causes forward head posture. The head is positioned forward to get the tongue out of the throat for easier breathing. During mouth breathing the head needs to move forward to open the airway due...
Sleep Apnea Surgery vs DNA Appliance
Sleep Apnea Dental Appliances If you are suffering from sleep apnea, you have likely looked into several treatment options and you do not want a CPAP or BIPAP machine. Can a dental sleep apnea appliance do the trick or is it better to get a surgery for sleep...
What is Myobrace Palate Expander?
What is the Myobrace Kids Expander? Dr Gary Adams and Dr Viet Le welcome you to our unique treatment center. If your child is in need of orthodontic correction with a Myobrace, you have come to the right place. Most of our patients are kids with crooked...
Stop Mouth Breathing with Palatal Expansion
Stop Mouth Breathing with Myofunctional Therapy and Expanders If you are interested in a nice smile and you want to stop mouth breathing, you have found the right place. We are the TMJ Sleep and Breathe Center. An beautiful smile and airway performance...