What Happens When you Breathe through your Mouth and not by the Nose

This is one of the best videos we have found that explain what happens with mouth breathers. We see it all the time in our practice.



If your child is a mouth breather you do need to see a Dentist/Doctor/Ear Nose and Throat specialist as soon as possible to see if you can change it back to the correct nasal breathing.

Read more about what we can do to help and give us a call 0293635690 or email us to discuss further our approach to your health.

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Diaphragmatic Breathing Technique

Breathe in slowly and deeply so that you feel your belly rise under your hand. You may also notice your lower rib cage move wide under your other hand – remember the focus is upon keeping the upper chest muscles relaxed and using the diaphragm to breathe. This technique can be cued by thinking to “breathe into the belly”.

Breathe out by letting the rib cage fall back to resting. You should feel a gentle rise and fall of your belly under your hand.

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Woollahra Dental Practice - Dr. Anthony Ancell

Dr Anthony Ancell, principal dentist at Woollahra Dental Practice has developed the OPD .
OPD (Ortho Postural Dentistry) Model.

OPD course 2016 - Dr. Anthony Ancell from Woollahra Dental and  celebrity chef Pete Evans sharing their knowledge with the course participants

Incorporating innovation, knowledge and experience to deliver a higher level of patient well-being.
It is Dr Ancell's experience that many patients simply cannot achieve vibrant health without the input of a variety of Allied Health Practitioners from the full spectrum of those medical fields that have evolved over the ages of man. One has to ask WHY these various fields of activity exist and are maintained over time.

Ortho-Postural Dentistry brings together years of research and understanding from the fields of sports medicine, neurology, orthopaedics, respiratory and whole body physiology and chronic pain treatment. The philosophy is based on rehabilitation of injured tissues, including worn teeth, with a view to restoring optimal function.

The system of treatment is based on aligning the skeletal system, which in turn results in a balanced muscular relationship. Minimal wear and stress to the supporting structures is therefore achieved.

If you'd like to learn more about OPD contact us 02 9363 5690