It is possible to improve the
aesthetics and function of your child’s smile without braces via the use of
ALF. ALF is short for Advanced Lightwire Functionals, known to be a
self-healing appliance. The use of this
appliance being worn incorporates a method of orthopaedic and orthodontic treatment. From an orthopaedic perspective this
appliance aides in aligning the bones in the jaw and cranium aka cranial
osteopathy. Additionally, the ALF improves craniofacial muscle function. This
is very important in creating a long lasting straight smile.
Teeth can be moved into a
straight position but, over time may revert back to their “natural” (original)
position if the bones in the jaw and skull aren’t first adapted into the
correct position. This is why many people who have undergone treatment such as Invisalign
require a permanently fixed metal bracket behind their teeth or a night guard.
The benefits from an orthodontic
perspective is the appliance is far more comfortable than braces and it’s
barely noticeable when smiling. Instead of traditional orthodontics where metal
is placed on the outside of the teeth to create movement, the ALF creates space
for teeth to align by being placed on the inside of the mouth. The placement of
the appliance in the mouth has also been known to calm the nervous system,
improve the airway, and enhance facial growth and development in children.
This treatment requires a high skill set and a
holistic view to which Dr Anthony Ancell and his team at Woollahra Dental
provide. If you believe your child would require braces, call Woollahra Dental 9363
5690 to make an appointment for a consultation. Dr Anthony Ancell is happy to
see children as young as ages 3-5 when this treatment can be the most beneficial.
www.woollahradental.com
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