Is This Standard of Care Really Acceptable? by Dr William Hang.
Dr Hang presents a video which illustrates so well the effect of maxillary retrusion and backs his argument with quotes from respected authors.
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 12,697 signatures to date, 07 July 2019
This is a global petition so anyone can sign.
I do hope that many of you reading this will want to get involved.
Orthodontic Update in Plain Language – Dr Derek Mahony
Dr Derek Mahony has made an excellent video about the modern approach to treating crooked teeth (malocclusion). He explains what he was taught on his orthodontic training programme and the reasons for the changes that he has made over his practising lifetime. http://www.derekmahony.com – scroll to the end of the page.
