Calgary patients ask, "What are the benefits of BioBloc orthotropics for adults?"

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Orthotropics is an alternative to conventional orthodontic treatment, which straightens teeth, often with extraction or surgery; however, orthotropics is more of a philosophy than a procedure. Termed "facial growth guidance," orthotropics therapy corrects facial posture including muscle tone and function, promoting forward and horizontal posture, making the most of the shape of the facial structure itself, and optimizing open airway and proper tongue position. When the jaws grow in a downward and backward manner, facial balance may be impacted, resulting in a longer looking face and slack jawline, as well as breathing issues, such as open mouth breathing, sleep apnea and snoring.

At the dental practice of Drs. Robertson and Redd, located in Calgary and serving patients from Airdrie, Canmore, Red Deer, and nearby communities in Alberta, Kindal Robertson, DDS, and James Redd, DDS, are experienced doctors who believe in lifelong learning and conservative, effective, and holistic treatments. They have embraced the orthotropic process, created by Dr. John Mew in the 1950s, and have been pleased to see the successes that our patients have had, including an enhanced smile, relief of jaw joint pain, and resolution of airway issues.

Because BioBloc Orthotropics is intended to redirect the proper growth of the jawline, the ideal age for treatment is between three and ten years old. While jaw development and facial growth have already occurred by adulthood, there are many benefits to treatment with BioBloc Orthotropics for older patients as well, such as:

• Maximizing open airway to prevent
  • Sleep apnea
  • Snoring
  • Sleep disorders
  
  
• Improving aesthetics
  • Horizontal growth or positioning restores facial balance
  • A full, broad smile that dominates the face

Treatment with BioBloc Orthotropics begins with an expansion phase, during which patients use a BioBloc appliance that encourages forward motion of the lower jaw while correcting the posture of the lips and tongue. Typically, the removable appliance is worn consistently for 9 to 18 months, after which only a night guard is required.

For more information about BioBloc Orthotropic therapy, contact our professional team at the practice of Drs. Robertson and Redd Dental Care at today. Appointments may also be requested online for our patients' convenience. We provide a complete range of family, pediatric, reconstructive, cosmetic, holistic, and biological dentistry. Drs. Robertson and Redd Dental Care is located at 208-3604 52nd Avenue NW in Calgary.