Dr. Caughey and her assistant couldn’t have been kinder or more pleasant! Dr. Caughey has an amazing depth of knowledge but was very down to earth and caring when she explained things to me.
Read MoreWe love visiting Dr. Caughey! She is amazing with children and would recommend her to anyone who focuses on finding the best individualized treatment plan.
Read MoreDr Caughey treated my son with respect and compassion, while being friendly, fun, and extremely knowledgeable. She looks at the big picture, not just the teeth/mouth. I highly recommend an assessment from Dr Caughey if your child has concerns related to oral ties and/or you’re considering palate expansion or early orthodontics.
Read MoreDr Caughey is incredibly smart and pays careful attention to what my bite was doing and how it was problematic and what I need to do physical therapy wise to address it. So happy to have found her practice that works in conjunction with physical therapy and vision component as well. Service is great and…
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We love to see little children in our dental office! We are not just interested in your child’s dental development, but are interested in them as little people, too. With little children, our role is to start a trusting relationship that can last a lifetime. We use play and stories to create rapport with children,…
Read MorePeople 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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