A small subset of dentists has been trained in cranial osteopathy. \u00a0These dentists look at their patients differently. \u00a0The goal is not just to perform good dentistry, but to do it in such a way that the cranial bones (and the whole body) remain in optimal motion.<\/p>\n
Dentistry and the rest of the body go hand in hand. \u00a0They cannot be separated. \u00a0We learn at an early age that teeth that are straight and that fit in the mouth are a good thing to have. \u00a0If you are blessed to have all of the things that go into making the teeth and the mouth work optimally, you don’t need an osteopathic dentist. \u00a0However, if you are in the majority, then your mouth is not perfect, and you likely need an evaluation from an osteopathic dentist. \u00a0This is a very different evaluation than you receive from a traditional dentist or orthodontist.<\/p>\n
Posture and dentistry are interrelated. \u00a0The relationship of the mandible (the jaw) with the rest of the head determines the size of the airway. \u00a0If your airway is crowded (because your jaw is back further than it should be), then you are predisposed to snoring, sleep apnea, and a host of other lifelong diseases that result from poor tissue oxygenation. \u00a0Dentistry can be a key component in optimizing airway opening size. \u00a0An osteopathic dentist\u00a0understands how to gently work with the forces\u00a0necessary to optimize the airway while at the same time straightening the teeth and aligning the bite.<\/p>\n
This process results in a vastly different outcome than traditional orthodontia. \u00a0By working with the forces inside the mouth gently, there is far less need for retainers or other devices that are required to “hold” the teeth in place. \u00a0By using forces that are gentler\u00a0than a traditional set of braces, the body adapts without the frequency of headaches or other body aches that can be associated with traditional orthodontia. By combining cranial osteopathy with dentistry, the process of moving the teeth can not only be accelerated compared to traditional orthodontia, but it is easier on the body as well. \u00a0Although the cosmetic results in looking at the teeth are similar, with an osteopathic approach, the face is more expressive and the airway (and thus the body’s health) is far better.<\/p>\n
We believe the osteopathic dental\u00a0evaluation and treatment provides far superior results to traditional approaches and gives many health benefits that other methods cannot.<\/p>\n
Please contact the office for an evaluation and discussion of a treatment plan for you or a family member.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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