Tag Archives: Thousand Oaks CA

Bruxism – Teeth Grinding

Teeth Grinding – Causes, Symptoms, Treatment [space] Do you clench or grind your teeth at night? Many do. Left untreated, teeth grinding may lead to jaw disorders, headaches, damaged teeth and other issues. Otherwise known as bruxism, teeth grinding is often related to pain or instability in the musculoskeletal system. System imbalance can lead to a […]

The Headgear Effect – a Better Approach

  Introduction to Orthotropic Remediation and the Importance of Nasal Breathing [space] If traditional headgear often results in serious and unwanted side-effects, is there a better approach? For the answer, we went to Dr. John Mew, eminent English orthodontist, whose outside-of-the-box thinking has brought relief to countless patients. Per Dr. Mew, all traditional orthodontic-based dental appliances […]

The Headgear Effect

  Growth Pattern Distortions Related to Orthodontic Headgear Placement. [space] “Headgear” is a familiar term in traditional orthodontics. The oft-dreaded phrase conjures up an image of a child’s face in straps wrapping around the head and attaching to a metal bar, terminating in braces and a mouth-piece. Simply put, traditional orthodontics is structured on the premise that there are too many […]

Holistic TMJ Treatment – Part 3. TMJ Diagnosis

[space] Effective holistic chiropractic diagnostic evaluation of a TMJ patient begins at the top of the head and ends at the soles of the feet. And what does treatment entail? Effective, long-lasting relief requires a multi-pronged approach based on a thorough and skilled assessment of individual patient needs. Balancing the cranial-sacral system using SOT cranial […]