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I. IntroductionDr. Amanda from Straight Smile Solutions explains a structured approach to evaluating airway health in Phase 1 interceptive orthodontic patients.The focus is on proper screening before orthodontic treatment, especially in children.She emphasizes that jumping straight into orthodontics without airway evaluation can worsen outcomes.The concept of the “Airway Trifecta” highlights the most critical red flags […]
When to “Call it Quits” on BioTrainer Phase 1 and Switch to Invisalign, RPE, or BracesIntroductionDr. Amanda reviews when BioTrainer myo-ortho treatment is effective and when clinicians should transition to traditional orthodontic options. BioTrainers have been around for decades and can be effective, but only in the right patient, at the right age, with exceptional […]
I. Introduction Brief introduction to the concept of airway orthodontics Introducing Dr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions Purpose of the article: To discuss five crucial questions for dentists and orthodontists to assess if they are practicing airway orthodontics effectively II. Screening for Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) Importance of screening for SDB in every child Significance of oral […]
Are you REALLY an AIRWAY DENTIST?Introduction:● Dr. Amanda introduces the importance of airway health in dentistry.● The significance of being an airway-focused dentist in today’s informed patient population.● Overview of the five key questions to determine if a dentist is truly airway-focused.1. Do You Screen for Sleep-Disordered Breathing (SDB) and Oral Habits?● Explanation of the […]
PARENTS! Can’t Find the Right Airway-Focused Orthodontist? Meet Dr. Julia- She’s here to help! I. Introduction Hello everyone! I’m thrilled to be addressing the StraightSmile Solutions Community today. Our focus is on Airway-focused early Orthodontics—an essential topic that impacts the well-being of our youngest patients and their families. I’m Dr. Julia, a holistic dentist passionate […]
How to Launch an Airway Practice (I just wanted to add- never take a course sponsored by a PRODUCT)I. IntroductionDr. Amanda from StraightSmile Solutions, and today I want to dive into the intriguing world of being an “Airway Dentist” or establishing an airway practice. Recently, a fellow practitioner approached me, wanting to launch an airway-focused […]
Have you ever heard of using Invisalign with MA in adults? Today, let’s review a case where Invisalign with MA was performed on an adult with a Step 2 high-angle airway case in Australia. From the description, this case looked like a clear case where surgery would have been required to make corrections effectively, but […]
