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...
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...
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...
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 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 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...
