Posted by: Knoppe
« on: February 05, 2015, 07:36:26 am »You just answered your own questions.
Many appliances do the same thing. Bracers are a faster way of getting things done. The ALF is a slower process. I notice some tipping from the bracers at the same time as I now have sufficient width for correct tongue posture.
Rule of thumb for me is: will this appliance enable the tongue to function properly? If yes then why not. Homeoblock and DNA don't. Big nono for me.
Face pulling is easier. Gentle forces and your body tells you when it's had enough. People tend to over pull in terms of force used. BE GENTLE.
The appliances are supposed to help you regain function so that the tongue can function properly.
There is also the aspect of bite height. Check the starecta.com webpage out. The free book is very educational.
The changes in your apperance is symptomatic of a "melting face" as Dr.Mew puts it. It was what finally made me take action.
Ponder for a wile but you need to take action. I'd like to stress the importance of finding the right practitioner over specific treatment modalities. The reason for this is that someone who uses ALF'S to straighten your teeth still won't help you but someone who used homemade bulkier appliances but had the right mindset will be more benificial for you.
Many appliances do the same thing. Bracers are a faster way of getting things done. The ALF is a slower process. I notice some tipping from the bracers at the same time as I now have sufficient width for correct tongue posture.
Rule of thumb for me is: will this appliance enable the tongue to function properly? If yes then why not. Homeoblock and DNA don't. Big nono for me.
Face pulling is easier. Gentle forces and your body tells you when it's had enough. People tend to over pull in terms of force used. BE GENTLE.
The appliances are supposed to help you regain function so that the tongue can function properly.
There is also the aspect of bite height. Check the starecta.com webpage out. The free book is very educational.
The changes in your apperance is symptomatic of a "melting face" as Dr.Mew puts it. It was what finally made me take action.
Ponder for a wile but you need to take action. I'd like to stress the importance of finding the right practitioner over specific treatment modalities. The reason for this is that someone who uses ALF'S to straighten your teeth still won't help you but someone who used homemade bulkier appliances but had the right mindset will be more benificial for you.