Interceptive Orthodontics
Dr Howard Farran interviews Dr Derek Mahony on Interceptive Orthodontics. This video also includes descriptions of technical advancement which have made adult treatment more acceptable. Topics discussed are more aesthetic options and shorter treatment times.
new techniques now available for adult treatment.
The Benefits of Early Treatment
* The MARA appliance is one of several that are used for early correction.
Dr Derek Mahony’s YouTube channel.
* Below is a section taken from the journal of the American Association of Orthodontics and Dento-Facial Orthopedics, July 2016 by the editor-in-Chief, Dr Rolf G Behrents.
“One phase of two – For example, there is now clear and compelling evidence that early treatment for the first of two phases should be performed when a patient has protruding maxillary incisors. Such treatment is justified because reducing the protrusion protects the incisors from trauma and also improves esteem and social adjustment. This is simple to explain to patients and parents and is justified by the available evidence.”
* The Dispatches programme on Extraction versus Non – Extraction treatment.
https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au/media cut & paste
Airway Dentistry – an interesting interview
Dr Ted Belfor is a dentist prectising in New York. He recently gave this interview which gives an excellent account of how various elements in the body are interdependent and the importance of the airway.
Mouth Breathing in Children – new video
New video by Dr German Ramirez-Yanez.
This explains the negative impact on facial growth and well being that results from mouth breathing.
Crowding of the teeth occurs because of the reduced space of the oral cavity.
ITV ” This Morning” 6 May Interview with Dr Mike Mew.
The title was “Give yourself a DIY facelift………with your tongue.
Dr Mike Mew explains the technique of “Mewing” which can improve the jaw line. Although this can be achieved at any age with enough effort, more dramatic changes take place in the young children while facial growth is still taking place.
https://www.itv.com/thismorning/style-beauty/give-yourself-a-diy-facelift-with-your-tongue
Mewing – the new exercise for the best facial form & function
“Mewing” has taken the social media by storm. The exercises were devised by Professor John Mew and his son, Dr Michel Mew.
There are a number of videos on YouTube and the most recent gives a good explanation and is amusing.
Obviously these exercises have greater impact on the growing face which further backs our campaign “Prevent Crooked Teeth” . The petition sets out to increase awareness of the advantages of early diagnosis and, if required, appropriate treatment.
http://www.preventcrookedteeth.com To date there are over 12,000 signatures. This petition is global so anyone can sign. Let’s get to 15,000 and bring about changes which will be of benefit to the children of today and those that follow. Orthodontics has changed very little in the past 50 years and it is time to move on.
Campaign – Why are Teeth Crooked?
For decades crooked teeth have been accepted as just bad luck – a genetic inevitability that often requires extractions and fixed braces. This is seen almost as a rite of passage for teenagers. However, there is increasing awareness that such treatment can exacerbate obstructive sleep apnoea and TMJ disorders, leaving people with a lifetime of health problems.
The petition has 12,970 signatures to date,16 September 2019
This is a global petition so anyone can sign.
I do hope that many of you reading this will want to get involved.
