Posts Tagged ‘Craniofacial Growth’
Sleep-disordered breathing and orthodontics: An American Association of Orthodontists white paper update. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
A white paper in research is an authoritative, in-depth, and evidence-based report that analyses a specific problem and presents a proposed solution or perspective. It is intended to act as an educational, non-sales-pitch document and is often used to establish thought leadership In March of 2026, the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics issued…
Read MoreCraniofacial Growth Guidance. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Craniofacial Growth Guidance is proactive and therapeutic approach in dentistry and orthodontics which monitors and steers the development of a child’s jaw, face and airway into proper alignment during the peak growth years. The treatment intervenes early to address narrow palates, primary crowding, crossbites, receding jaws, breathing issues and signs and symptoms of sleep disordered…
Read MoreEpigenetic Orthodontics By Dr. Nishita Ondhia
As an airway dentist, our focus is to assess breathing problems by examining the structure and function of the mouth, jaw and nasal passages. The tools we use to provide treatment options include dental appliances, orthodontics, myofunctional therapy and most exciting is epigenetic orthodontics What is Epigenetic Orthodontics? It is early interventional orthodontic therapy to…
Read MoreOrthodontics – The Modern Approach. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
For a very long time, Orthodontic providers have been in the business of straightening teeth. The most common path is to wait until one has all their adult teeth and then place brackets and wires in the hopes of having all the teeth fit into the arch space. If the only criteria is to have…
Read MoreWhy is the Dental Profession Obsessed with Maxillary Expansion? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
Why is the dental profession obsessed with maxillary expansion? You hear it all the time, “my child has an orthodontic expander. I am not sure it is needed, I think it is a money grab! Honestly!” Or you hear, “My orthodontist says expansion is not needed, but all my child’s friends have an expander.” So…
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