When it comes to straightening teeth, braces are often seen as the gold standard. …
Promote proper tongue posture to address the root cause of jaw misalignment. …
The Purpose of Braces
Braces are designed to correct the visible alignment of your teeth. …
However, the process primarily focuses on appearance rather than function or the root causes of the misalignment. …
Why Braces Don’t Fix the Root Cause
1. Misaligned Jaws and Facial Structure
One of the leading causes of crooked teeth is improper jaw alignment…
• Mouth breathing
• Poor tongue posture
• Lack of breastfeeding during infancy
• Early introduction of soft foods
Braces can align your teeth but won’t address these structural issues…
2. Tongue Posture and Function
The tongue plays a critical role in maintaining dental alignment…
3. Breathing Patterns
Mouth breathing is another factor that contributes to crooked teeth…
4. Lack of Focus on Functional Occlusion
Functional occlusion refers to how your teeth come together…
The Risks of Ignoring the Root Cause
Relapse After Braces
As previously mentioned, teeth often shift back…
Chronic Pain and Dysfunction
Ignoring jaw alignment can result in chronic pain…
Complement to orthodontic care with the Functional Activator
Braces can play a valuable role in creating a straighter smile…
Train tongue posture while you sleep
Conscious training is overwritten by 2,000 swallows a day and 8 hours of overnight reset. The Functional Activator holds the correct position so the brain finally receives the right signal long enough to rewrite the pattern.
