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At Woollahra Dental Practice have had many success case studies of children developing their 'correct' facial proportions both horizontally and vertically. In our observations we found that helping children with appliances and exercises, they can fully develop their cranial structure to allow them to breath and look right.  Children who are taught the Buteyko Method learn how to avoid cranio facial abnormalities as discussed. Every child has the potential to grow an attractive face.  Toddlers generally have well-defined, broad and good-looking faces. However, a different story emerges with many teenagers. A visit to a high school will uncover many long, narrow and flat faces with sunken cheek bones, receded chins, narrow jaws and prominent noses. So what happens in the interim? Why do children develop crooked teeth and narrow faces? Consensus from thousands of oral facial mycologists, hygienists, dentists, orthodontists and published papers worldwide is that for the...

At Woollahra Dental Practice we would like to share this video about findings from Courtney Griffins after working as a geneticist and experiencing giving birth to identical twins. Epigenetics impact our lives and each one of our body cells. This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED conferences. Because we want to understand what genes are required for blood vessel development, Courtney Griffin studies certain enzymes that help turn genes on and off. These enzymes are specifically involved in relaxing DNA that is normally tightly coiled up in our cells.

At Woollahra Dental Practice , we are interested in looking at your health holistically. We look at the body as one and as a whole. Breathing is a main function that determines the resources available for organs and systems in our bodies. We found an interesting TED talk about how to breathe and would like to share it with you. Breathing - so essential to life, and yet most of us are doing it wrong! Dr. Belisa Vranich, psychologist and breathing expert, shares some surprising information about breathing and teaches us all how to do it right. Dr. Belisa Vranich is a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and the author of “Breathe: The Simple, Revolutionary 14-Day Program to Improve your Mental and Physical Health”. As founder of The Breathing Class™, Belisa has taught and lectured nationwide on topics related to dysfunctional breathing patterns and stress. The Breathing Class™ addresses both physical and psychological problems related to oxygenation that is out of b...

At Woollahra Dental Practice would like to continue sharing some interesting information from The Sleep Health Foundation about food, cigarette, alcohol and their impact on sleep. Download pdf  How can food affect my sleep? Both what you eat in your meals and when you eat them can affect your sleep. As a rule, a healthy, balanced diet will be good for your overall health and well-being. You will have more energy during the day and sleep better at night. It is best if you allow 2-3 hours between having your last main meal of the day and going to bed. You should not go to bed hungry, nor just after you have had a meal. If you have a long time between dinner and bed, you may find that eating a small, light snack (e.g. a piece of fruit) or having a milk drink prior to going to bed helps you to sleep better. Some people find that rich or spicy foods in the evening make it more difficult to sleep well at night. Will alcohol help my sleep? Although alcohol will make you feel...

At Woollahra Dental Practice would like to share some interesting information from The Sleep Health Foundation about caffeine and sleep How can caffeine affect my sleep? Caffeine is a drug that acts as a stimulant, both mentally and physically. It is found in many drinks and foods that are common in our everyday life. These include tea, coffee, chocolate and cola drinks. Many people do not think of it as a drug. It can be bad for your sleep in three ways. Firstly it can make it harder to go to sleep. Secondly it can make you sleep more lightly and wake up more often during the night. Thirdly, it may make you have to get up to go to the toilet during the night. Some people need more caffeine than others to have the same effect. As a rule, caffeine takes about an hour to reach peak levels in your body. Its effects can last from four to six hours, but your body needs about 24 hours to completely eliminate it. Many people who consume a lot of caffeine think that it no longer stops ...

Coming to the festive holiday season, we might need to be more aware of what our bodies can and cannot tolerate. In a previous blog post about BODY TYPES  we discussed the characteristics of the different body types and how to eat for each type. Regardless of your body type, body composition, or overall health status, your ability to handle carbohydrate-dense foods is greatly improved the more active you are. This means that the best time to eat a majority of those starchy (or, less ideally, sugary) foods is when you’re most physically active. Depending on your body type, your carb tolerance and needs are different and your strategy should be different to match. Many people think that “body type” just describes the way someone looks. In fact, your body type can also provide information about how you respond to food intake and about your hormonal and sympathetic nervous system (SNS) characteristics. Curious about your body type? Ask Dr. Anthony Ancell from Woollahra Dent...

There are three main types of sleep-disordered breathing which are manifested in sleep apnea. Discovering the specific differences between them can help you recognise how best to treat your patients. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) Central sleep apnea (CSA) Complex sleep apnea OSA OSA is a common disorder characterised by repetitive upper airway collapse during sleep resulting in apneas (cessation of airflow) and hypopneas (reduced airflow)1. The primary indications of upper airway obstruction are: lack of muscle tone during sleep excess tissue in the upper airway the structure of the upper airway and jaw OSA determined by polysomnography is highly prevalent, affecting 25% of men and 10% of women in the United States although most are asymptomatic.2 Central sleep apnea (CSA) CSA is clinically defined by a lack of drive to breathe during sleep, resulting in repetitive periods of insufficient ventilation leading to compromised gas exchange, in contrast to OSA where...

We found a great article about the effects of sleep deprivation and we would like to share it with our patients and blog followers. Written by Ann Pietrangelo and Stephanie Watson Medically Reviewed by Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD, RN, CRNA on June 5, 2017 If you’ve ever spent a night tossing and turning, you already know how you’ll feel the next day — tired, cranky, and out of sorts. But missing out on the recommended 7 to 9 hours of shut-eye nightly does more than make you feel groggy and grumpy. The long term effects of sleep deprivation are real. It drains your mental abilities and puts your physical health at real risk. Science has linked poor slumber with all kinds of health problems, from weight gain to a weakened immune system. Your body needs sleep, just as it needs air and food to function at its best. During sleep, your body heals itself and restores its chemical balance. Your brain forges new connections and helps memory retention. Without enough sleep, your brain ...

What's Ortho Postural Dentistry? OPD came into being by Dr Ancell stepping outside the field of Dentistry as an observer of what others do to treat their patients. Many times he would subject himself to those very treatments to gain a better understanding of what was being offered. Coupling this experience with what was happening to his own patients when utilising those modalities in conjunction with often very traditional dental treatments he began to notice patterns that resulted in a new way of providing TMJ unloading, a new way of specifying mandibular position for the airway and new ways of encouraging oro-facial orthopaedic development. Find more  www.woollahradental.com  At  Woollahra Dental  we have a team of experts in Orthopostural Dentistry who can help you address and find effective solutions for pain. Contact us on 02 9363 5690 or send us an  email

The treatment of chronic pain of the head and neck is a difficult diagnostic puzzle. In an acute injury, the pain is at the site of origin, in a chronic condition however, the brain and body have instigated a variety of compensatory mechanisms that may drastically alter the degree and location of symptoms. Are you experiencing orofacial pain? Ask  Dr. Ancell   Diagnostic postural balance tests are used to prioritise treatment and identify the origin of the presenting systems, which may involve: muscle pain of the head, neck or back; dizziness or vertigo; migraine; pain in the arms, hands or shoulders; sleep deprivation; swallowing difficulty; and many other symptoms. Treatment involves jaw joint stabilisation using removable pivots or splints and mandibular postural appliances to correct any structural injuries. Referral to other medical and allied health practitioners is required if systems persist for treatment of biochemical, physiological, hormonal or respirator...

At Woollahra Dental we would like to share sources about fermented foods and beverages. From Culture for life, Australian chef  Pete Evans shows an interesting take on fermented vegetables. His approach to natural probiotics and the importance in the whole body health is part of we share . Culture For Life | Pete Evans - The Paleo Way   from   Kitsa Yanniotis   on   Vimeo . Culture for Life is the collaborative effort of Pete Evans and Kitsa Yanniotis, born out of an appreciation of cultured vegetables and a noticeable gap in the market for people to create cultured foods at home with ease. "The fermentation process not only enhances the flavour and aroma of food, but also has a large number of health benefits. They’re nutrient dense, enzyme rich and the jars make fermenting at home a safe, easy and reliable process to do-it-yourself!..." At Woollahra Dental we believe in educating and encouraging everyone to give cultured food a try and rea...

Many parents just don't bother, according to a new survey. Are they in danger of ruining their kids' teeth? It's important to get kids used to visiting the dentist. A trip to the dentist or an outing to the park? For children the choice is obvious. But for many parents, a visit to the dentist is not high on their to-do list. A recent survey by Mintel of nearly 500 parents of children under 12 years old found that nearly half did not regularly take their children to the dentist. Only one in five thought their children needed to see a dentist once they had developed baby teeth, and only 63% of mothers and 50% of fathers ensured their children brush their teeth every day. No wonder that 30% of children in the UK have had tooth decay by the age of five. So how often do you need to take your child to the dentist?  Photograph: Alamy Luisa Dillner The solution Children need to see a dentist once they have milk teeth. The dentist will then suggest follow-ups – usual...

At Woollahra Dental Practice , we are celebrating with the ADA the Dental Health Week 2016. This year the focus is on Women and Oral Health. The following information can be found on the ADA website and it is about Gum Disease treatment and prevention. Bleeding is usually a sign that something untoward has happened to your body, yet many people think that it’s perfectly normal for their gums to bleed when they brush or floss.  But, of course, it's not; bleeding gums are a sign that your gums are inflamed due to disease-causing bacteria. Ignoring bleeding which results from brushing and flossing means you stand a real risk of developing a serious form of gum disease. The causes of gum disease In addition to plaque, which is largely responsible for the development of gum disease, the health of your gums can also be affected by: • Smoking and tobacco use • Genetic predisposition • Systemic diseases like diabetes and arthritis • Stress and poor nutrition • Hormonal fluctuati...

An interesting article by Colgate talks about the first baby tooth to fall out. It says that it is a milestone that's just as important as the first tooth to come in. Knowing which baby teeth fall out first can help you and your child prepare for this memorable event. Order of Tooth Loss According to  BabyCenter , a baby's teeth will typically fall out in the same order they arrived. That means the front teeth will probably be the first to go, typically followed by the next two either side, and so on. These baby teeth will fall out between the ages of six and twelve years. The pattern can be more easily seen in an eruption chart, such as this one from the  American Dental Association's  Mouth Healthy site. That adorable baby smile, with two white nubs poking out of the top gum, will soon be replaced with a gap-toothed grin, clearing the way for the eventual arrival of adult teeth. Up until the age of 12 or 13, your child will have both permanent and baby teeth, leading to...

Everything you eat and drink can have a major effect on the health of your teeth and gums, particularly whether you develop tooth decay, a diet related disease which is caused when the sugars in the food and drinks you eat are taken up by bacteria; these in turn produce the acids that can attack the outer layer of tooth enamel. To ensure that your diet doesn't negatively affect your teeth, there's a few key things to keep in mind: Drink lots of water  It’s calorie free, there are no ingredient labels to stress over, and it’s almost free! Even better, tap water in most areas of Australia contains fluoride, one of the easiest and most beneficial ways to help prevent tooth decay. If you choose water over anything else, and regularly sip it throughout the day, you're going a long way to making real difference to the health of your teeth. Limit snacking between meals  A key component in helping to prevent decay is saliva which helps your teeth recover from these attacks by neutr...

It's Dental Health Week 2017 and at Woollahra Dental we are making it a Dental Health Month! If you’re relying solely on brushing to keep your teeth clean, you’re missing nearly half the surface area of your teeth which, not surprisingly, lies between them. For that reason alone,  flossing should be an essential part of your oral care routine and never an optional extra. By using floss to remove the plaque from between your teeth, you’re helping to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and halitosis (otherwise known as “bad breath”), a considerable amount of upside for just a couple of minutes effort each day. A part of your routine It’s always best to floss when you’re not in a rush or when you’re too tired to do it well. If you find you're exhausted at the end of the day, then it's a good idea to floss first thing in the morning or after lunch. Alternatively, if you like to go to bed with a clean mouth then floss before your nightly brush. If you have kids, they should begin...

Whither it be from hormonal changes, medications, illnesses, family history, bad baits such as smoking or simply a poor oral hygiene routine; gum disease is prevalent among many people. It starts off as inflammation or some bleeding around the gum line, known as gingivitis. At this stage the gums are easily irritated and can start to recede. If left untreated it can turn into periodontal disease which is when the “inner layer of the gum and bone pull away from the teeth and form pockets”, as stated in WebMD. There are some natural methods that may help regrow gums if noticed at a very early stage. Providing gums time to heal is very important. This can be done by switching to an electric tooth brush with a soft head. The electric toothbrush provides a more controlled motion for effectively removing plaque, unlike using a manual toothbrush which is very abrasive on the gum line. Also flossing in between meals will help as it aides in removing substances that bacteria can grow on in the ...

source:wikihow.com The treatment of chronic pain of the head and neck is a difficult diagnostic puzzle. In an acute injury, the pain is at the site of origin, in a chronic condition however, the brain and body have instigated a variety of compensatory mechanisms that may drastically alter the degree and location of symptoms. At Woollahra Dental a diagnostic postural balance tests are used to prioritise treatment and identify the origin of the presenting systems, which may involve: muscle pain of the head, neck or back; dizziness or vertigo; migraine; pain in the arms, hands or shoulders; sleep deprivation; swallowing difficulty; and many other symptoms. Treatment involves jaw joint stabilisation using removable pivots or splints and mandibular postural appliances to correct any structural injuries. Referral to other medical and allied health practitioners is required if systems persist for treatment of biochemical, physiological, hormonal or respiratory disorders. Following jaw joint ...

The treatment of chronic pain of the head and neck is a difficult diagnostic puzzle. In an acute injury, the pain is at the site of origin, in a chronic condition however, the brain and body have instigated a variety of compensatory mechanisms that may drastically alter the degree and location of symptoms. Diagnostic postural balance tests are used to prioritise treatment and identify the origin of the presenting systems, which may involve: muscle pain of the head, neck or back; dizziness or vertigo; migraine; pain in the arms, hands or shoulders; sleep deprivation; swallowing difficulty; and many other symptoms. Treatment involves jaw joint stabilisation using removable pivots or splints and mandibular postural appliances to correct any structural injuries. Referral to other medical and allied health practitioners is required if systems persist for treatment of biochemical, physiological, hormonal or respiratory disorders. Following jaw joint stabilisation, pain relief and a full rang...

Ortho-Postural Dentistry at Woollahra Dental Ortho-Postural Dentistry  brings together years of research and understanding from the fields of sports medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, respiratory and whole body physiology and chronic pain treatment. The philosophy is based on rehabilitation of injured tissues, including worn teeth, with a view to restoring optimal function. The system of treatment is based on aligning the skeletal system, which in turn results in a balanced muscular relationship. Minimal wear and stress to the supporting structures is therefore achieved.  Principals of Orthopaedic & Ortho-Postural Dentistry Incorporating innovation, knowledge and experience to deliver a higher level of patient well-being. Oral health involves understanding the ultimate relationship between jaw growth, airway physiology, sleep quality and head and neck posture. Breakdown of teeth, excessive wear, jaw joint inflammation and muscular or neurolog...