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Adult Arch Expansion After Twenty
A Conversation with Dr Biju Krishnan on Bone, Breathing and the Future Of Orthodontics

A holistic perspective on children’s orthodontic care that prioritizes overall health and development

Imagine if the key to your child’s healthy facial development was hiding in plain sight; in the
muscles of their mouth, tongue, and face. Welcome to the world of myofunctional therapy, a
ground breaking approach that views muscle function as the foundation of optimal growth
and development.

A tongue tie, or ankyloglossia, occurs when the thin piece of tissue connecting the bottom of the tongue to the floor of the mouth (the lingual frenulum) is too short, too tight, or positioned in a way that restricts the tongue’s movement. It’s like having a rubber band that’s too short, limiting how far and how freely the tongue can move.

When most parents think about orthodontics, they picture teenagers with braces. But what if I told you that the journey to a healthy smile can—and often should—begin much earlier? Welcome to the world of Early Stage Orthodontics, a proactive approach to guiding your child’s dental and facial development.

The Homeoblock is not just another orthodontic appliance—it’s a paradigm-shifting approach to jaw and dental development. Unlike traditional expanders or braces, this device was developed with a unique philosophical approach to understanding how the human jaw can be influenced through precise, strategic mechanical intervention.   Homeoblock is designed to stimulate natural facial growth and palatal

Understanding Biobloc: Beyond Traditional Orthodontic Thinking Imagine constructing a precision instrument where every component is designed to work in harmony with the bodys natural developmental mechanisms. The Biobloc approach is precisely that—a sophisticated method of understanding oral and facial development that transcends conventional treatment paradigms.   Biobloc Orthotropics focuses on more than just straightening teeth.