As I explained in this article, palatal expansion (also known as orthodontic expansion) is a treatment that focuses on expanding the dental arch. This is often done to address [...]

As a myofunctional therapist, I work with a lot of patients who are having orthodontic expansion, which is also known as palatal expansion. Sometimes this is done for cosmetic [...]

Orthodontic relapse can’t really be a thing can it? Most people think that orthodontic treatment should be permanent. After all, orthodontists are highly trained professionals, and once the braces [...]

Is there a connection between ADHD and orthodontic treatment? On first glance, it may seem that making a link between these two things would be difficult, but this isn’t [...]

My patients often ask me which orthodontic appliance I recommend. I get the same question on my social media channels as well – in fact, this question comes up [...]

When it comes to braces, orthodontists have to look beyond the actual position of the teeth. The tongue and other factors are also major considerations. The Tongue The tongue can [...]

A tongue thrust occurs when the muscles for swallowing have learned to work together the wrong way. The tongue can be very strong. When it constantly rests against the [...]

A tongue thrust, or a tongue thrust swallowing pattern, is the most recognizable sign that you or your child may need myofunctional therapy. A tongue thrust occurs when the tongue [...]