Posts Tagged ‘Malocclusion’
Consequences of Pacifier Use. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
As a new parent, we are often in a daze. Suddenly, parents are faced with a tremendous responsibility and it can often be overwhelming. One decision to be made is if a pacifier is needed or is helpful. There are many perspectives to this decision and one must do what is best for their new…
Read MoreFrequent Ear Infections Antibiotics, Tubes or A Simple Proper Swallow? By Dr. Nishita Ondhia
A common concern amongst our younger population is the frequent ear infection. In keeping with the current break and fix model of medical care where a quick fix to alleviate symptoms is always on deck, the treatment for ear infections is antibiotics and/or eventually ear tubes. Quite often, because the root cause has not been…
Read MoreYou are an Airway Dentist? What is that? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
After practicing clinical dentistry for 27 years, patterns relating to oral health begin to present themselves. Reflecting on these repeating health concerns, the model of modern dentistry is changing and is becoming more preventative and airway centric. The large majority of dental issues result, over time, due to horizontal/traumatic forces on the teeth. In other…
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…
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