People ask me what is the “magic” of the ALF, and is it all in the design? While the design does indeed need to match the patient’s individual needs, the material used is equally important. The body wire of the ALF is made of Elgiloy, a cobalt-based alloy; the blue Elgiloy often selected at the…
Read MoreThis video is an excellent resource to understand why we care so much to convert kids to nasal respiration!!
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Growing Healthy Kids Kids need high quality sleep, high quality nutrition, and lots of play to grow healthy bones. Bones need the raw materials of proteins, vitamins and minerals to lay down more bone – but they also do not grow without force being placed across the bone. Form follows function! Unfortunately, today’s “kid food”…
Read MoreHow can a palate be expanded? There are three main options for expanding a palate: ALF (Alternative Light-wire Functional): a very light wire appliance that exerts a subtle force over time, attracting the tongue to the roof of the mouth, and encouraging a stable swallow pattern. The ALF is adjusted both by the action of…
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