What is your opinion of Myofunctional Orthodontics?
I ask because we are thinking of addressing orthodontic issues our children have with a dentist offering this service.
It is very appealing as it has prevention at the heart of things similar to your own oral hygiene work. Here are some websites www.jfdental.com, www.myoresearch.com , and www.dentalbraces.com.au
The Buteyko breathing method seems relevant here also.
I would be very interested in your opinion of any or all of this as I value same.
Best regards,
M
Hi M,
Orthodontics has recently incorporated a number of new approaches – which I am not an expert to discuss. I was trained differently – and I have somewhat old-fashioned ideas about orthodontics.
Just like every other “business” once you commit to someone’s therapy – your choice will provide a long and lucrative revenue stream for the provider. I have seen children in braces for multiple years – and personally I am not at all convinced it was necessary. On the other hand, when you completely trust your provider, he or she may provide an expert and wonderful outcome – one that is stable and healthy for your child.
I cannot common on your children’s therapies, but I can suggest (in the way you asked me for my opinion) that maybe you seek a second opinion from another dentist in your area.
There are definitely more than two sides to the orthodontic coin – and you need to weigh some of the things they tell you.
In my humble opinion I would ask what happens if you wait a few years? also what is their “end point” – is it going to be stable – or will your child/children need to wear appliances for the rest of their lives?
These are important facts to consider.
Sorry not to be of more help,
Ellie
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Dear ellie phillips;
I’ve been following your routine, ever since i read your book kiss your dentist good-bye. I need your help right now, with a decision i need to make. I have a knotch on side of my molar on left side on bottom row, its kind of big. It was previously filled with a filling that’s white in color. It eventually came out, so i don’t have any filling in there now. When i first saw that it was out it looks like a hole and there was black in it, i take it that was debris. I don’t know if i should have it filled or not. If i don’t, will it fill from treatments of xylitol and flouride from crest. I’ll do whatever’s best for me. The reason i’m wanting your advice is because i’m following your ways, i believe you should advise in the right direction. Because i’m following you. Please help me, i want my teeth. Thank you
Those so-called “Class Five” fillings are difficult to fill – but once filled – they will not be able to heal naturally. Only unfilled cavities in this area can be completely reversed. You should try to budget and find a dentist who is part of the Academy of Biomimetic Dentistry. They will be expensive, but this dentist is trained how to do perfect white fillings – and that would really be the answer for you. Sadly there are only about 200 of these dentists in the United States and they are very under-appreciated. You could check their website and see if you have one near you.