Woollahra Dental

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...

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction and muscle disorders, often known as TMJ or TMD , can be not only a real physical pain but a psychological pain as well. When the muscles and nerves of the TM joint are injured; inflammation, headaches, blurred vision, jaw tightness, ear pain, ringing in the ear, facial swelling, shoulder/neck stiffness and even depression can occur.  According to the TMJ Association, approximately 12% of the population is affected by TMD.  A research article by The School of Psychology and Life Sciences concluded that, “depression is particularly common among TMD patients” and pain symptoms associated with TMD can be treated with occlusal appliances or dental splint. The TM joint is where the bones of your skull connect to your jaw located just in front of your ear. Injury to the TM joint can occur directly through experiencing physical trauma or occur over time such as: Experiencing excessive stress or anxiety  Teeth grinding/clenching Poor posture Mi...