Does TMJ cause Neck and Back Pain?
Research shows that 50-70% of people with neck and back pain also have TMJ, a bad bite or some kind of poor jaw misalignment. Other symptoms to look for are teeth clenching, poor sleep and mouth breathing. When these symptoms are seen treatment from chiropractors,...
What Causes Tongue Tie?
How do Tongues get Tied? What stimulates the mouth and jaw structure to grow larger and stronger is heavy chewing pressure and eating hard foods. The human diet has become progressively softer and we put less pressure on our jaws, teeth and facial bones....
Does the DNA Appliance Straighten Teeth
Can the DNA Appliance Be Used to Align Teeth The DNA Appliance is a adult palatal expander. The DNA naturally stimulates new bone growth in the dental arches. As a result there will be more room in the mouth. And yes the DNA will straighten teeth. But...
What is Tongue Tie?
About Tongue Ties? Tongue tie, also known as ankyloglossia, is a condition that affects the movement of the tongue and is present at birth. It occurs when the frenulum, a small piece of tissue that connects the tongue to the floor of the mouth, is too...
How to Cure TMJ Permanently
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 arches, jaws and nasal passageways. More...
What is TMJ-Everything to Know about Treatments and Managing Pain
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 jaw alignment. There are many treatments for TMJ such...
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...