Hi Dr Adams, I'm really hoping you can answer this question - how do you decide which side to put the Homeoblock biteblock when building a device? My face is lower and more developed on the right side, and higher and less developed on the left. My mandible swings out to the left. I have a Homeoblock with the biteblock on the right, but it’s really irritating my face, neck and back muscles and causing a lot of tension. I feel that having the block on the right is causing this side to move even lower, and I’m convinced the block should be on the less developed left side to help it catch up with the right. But I’m assured it should be on the right, because this is the lower side and developing it further will lift it. If you have any info on this it would really help me out, thank you so much! :)
I have a video titled how to correct a facial asymmetry on this RUclips channel. Check it out and I think it will answer your question. We actually use a bite block that has a different amount of material on both sides. I do not like putting material on one side and none on the other. That usually causes jaw muscle tension. The height of the bite should be set so the jaw muscles are in a neutral relaxed position.
Thanks so much for the response. Unfortunately my Homeoblock has already been made so I don't currently have the option to have material on both sides. In the video at 9:03, you say sometimes you put more material on the lower side to try and lever this side up (which is what I have - block on the lower side). But surely having more material on the lower side would lower it further, rather than raise it?
Dr Adams. I hope you see my comment. I’ve lost my homeoblock turnkey, and my dentist is very tough to get a hold of. Where can I find a replacement? Im tempted to use a thumbtack
What do you think is better between a homeoblock or DNA? I heard DNA causes tooth tipping and doesn’t promote new bone growth. Is this true? What achieves better results in terms of bringing the face forward and eliminating postural issues and tongue position? I was thinking initially to get an MSE expander but they recommended lower jaw surgery which I will absolutely not get. So my final 2 considerations are these appliances and I’d Ike to know which one is better off long term? Cheers
Honestly they work the same. It’s the design and the treatment protocols of the doctor that makes the difference. Currently we are using Homeoblock appliances. MSE only expands the upper jaw wider. Sometimes we use it after tye Homeoblock, but most of the time we don’t need it. The Homeoblock and DNA are 3D growth appliances and can often do the entire case without other appliances or braces afterwards
@@SereneOrthodontics that is absolutely amazing advice, thank you very much! I really appreciate it! There’s only one person in Sydney who does it… and he uses both appliances but I was worried about how they differ in order to make the right choice! Thank you! 😊😊
Would a homeoblock be necessary strictly just for the fact of teeth grinding? Or would something else be beneficial? My dentist is testing me for it right now but I don't have any issues other than "possible" teeth grinding. I sleep with my mouth closed, don't snore, don't have headaches or jaw pain. I even had invisalign a while back and all seems good.
Thanks for the question. Do you clench your teeth at night or during the day or both? Night time clenching is an airway problem with your tongue getting into your throat when it should be suctioned onto your palate. Daytime is an unrestful or unbalanced bite. Bottom line - if you clench your teeth you will benefit from a well designed Homeoblock because the root cause of all clenching problems is not having enough space in the jaws and not enough balance. Good luck and thanks for watching.
what do u tjink of all the shade agga is getting by this news channel? arent teeth borne expanders similar? why do a lot of people talk about lose teeth and loss off bone???
Absolutely. Please send to garyadamsdds@gmail.com And whatever you do, don’t pull any adult teeth. Also send photos including how your back teeth fit when you bite on them.
Hi Dr Adams, I'm really hoping you can answer this question - how do you decide which side to put the Homeoblock biteblock when building a device?
My face is lower and more developed on the right side, and higher and less developed on the left. My mandible swings out to the left. I have a Homeoblock with the biteblock on the right, but it’s really irritating my face, neck and back muscles and causing a lot of tension. I feel that having the block on the right is causing this side to move even lower, and I’m convinced the block should be on the less developed left side to help it catch up with the right. But I’m assured it should be on the right, because this is the lower side and developing it further will lift it.
If you have any info on this it would really help me out, thank you so much! :)
I have a video titled how to correct a facial asymmetry on this RUclips channel. Check it out and I think it will answer your question. We actually use a bite block that has a different amount of material on both sides. I do not like putting material on one side and none on the other. That usually causes jaw muscle tension. The height of the bite should be set so the jaw muscles are in a neutral relaxed position.
Thanks so much for the response. Unfortunately my Homeoblock has already been made so I don't currently have the option to have material on both sides. In the video at 9:03, you say sometimes you put more material on the lower side to try and lever this side up (which is what I have - block on the lower side). But surely having more material on the lower side would lower it further, rather than raise it?
Dr Adams. I hope you see my comment. I’ve lost my homeoblock turnkey, and my dentist is very tough to get a hold of. Where can I find a replacement? Im tempted to use a thumbtack
any little piece of metal you can fit in there should work. sorry for the delay.
Do you recommend wearing the device 10 hours straight?
It’s probably better but 2 blocks of time works too.
What do you think is better between a homeoblock or DNA? I heard DNA causes tooth tipping and doesn’t promote new bone growth. Is this true?
What achieves better results in terms of bringing the face forward and eliminating postural issues and tongue position? I was thinking initially to get an MSE expander but they recommended lower jaw surgery which I will absolutely not get.
So my final 2 considerations are these appliances and I’d Ike to know which one is better off long term?
Cheers
Honestly they work the same. It’s the design and the treatment protocols of the doctor that makes the difference. Currently we are using Homeoblock appliances. MSE only expands the upper jaw wider. Sometimes we use it after tye Homeoblock, but most of the time we don’t need it. The Homeoblock and DNA are 3D growth appliances and can often do the entire case without other appliances or braces afterwards
@@SereneOrthodontics that is absolutely amazing advice, thank you very much! I really appreciate it! There’s only one person in Sydney who does it… and he uses both appliances but I was worried about how they differ in order to make the right choice! Thank you! 😊😊
Would a homeoblock be necessary strictly just for the fact of teeth grinding? Or would something else be beneficial? My dentist is testing me for it right now but I don't have any issues other than "possible" teeth grinding. I sleep with my mouth closed, don't snore, don't have headaches or jaw pain. I even had invisalign a while back and all seems good.
Thanks for the question. Do you clench your teeth at night or during the day or both? Night time clenching is an airway problem with your tongue getting into your throat when it should be suctioned onto your palate. Daytime is an unrestful or unbalanced bite. Bottom line - if you clench your teeth you will benefit from a well designed Homeoblock because the root cause of all clenching problems is not having enough space in the jaws and not enough balance. Good luck and thanks for watching.
I don't clench during the day. Hard to tell if I have been at night besides the wear.
Thank you@@SereneOrthodontics
what do u tjink of all the shade agga is getting by this news channel? arent teeth borne expanders similar? why do a lot of people talk about lose teeth and loss off bone???
Here’s what I think: marylandholisticdentist.com/agga-anterior-growth-appliance/
do yall have free consultation
yes. We do not charge for consultations. Sorry for the delay
I am told to get my 4 teeths extracted can I pls send you my teeth photos for a second opinion ?
Absolutely. Please send to garyadamsdds@gmail.com And whatever you do, don’t pull any adult teeth. Also send photos including how your back teeth fit when you bite on them.
Can you have a bottom crown while getting this treatment?
We usually can maintain the fit of the appliance if a crown is done