Posts Tagged ‘Palatal Expansion’
BWD offers Teen Ortho with Invisalign and Adult Ortho with Invisalign. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
BWD offers Teen Ortho wit Invisalign and Adult Ortho with Invisalign. 6 year old Female Active recall patient at our office 6/6 Red flags for Paediatric SDB – mouth breathing, enlarged tonsils, tongue tie, narrow palate, evidence of wear and retrognathic mandible noted snoring, grinding, severe crowding in primary dentition The signs were all there,…
Read MoreEarly Interventional Orthodontics at Bloor West Dental. By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
At Bloor West Dental, Health and Wellness, patients are screened for signs and symptoms of sleep disordered breathing (SDB). If indicated, early interventional orthodontics is recommended at different stages depending on individual patient needs. Functional Appliance This treatment is recommended for patients with signs and symptoms of SDB. It is conservative and is usually our…
Read MoreTongue Ties – to release or not? By: Dr. Nishita Ondhia
There are four functions of the tongue: Suck/Swallow (mastication) Speech (phonetic articulation) Structure (growth and development) Sleep (breathing and proper oral posture Correct Oral Rest Posture has 3 criteria: Tongue is Up (against the palate, the roof of the mouth) Lips are together and Sealed Nasal Breathing (air in and out via the nose)…
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