May 4, 2020
Why Do Kids Need Braces? Video 1: How Modern Culture Has Impacted Orthodontic Need
Why Do Kids Need Braces? How Modern Culture Has Impacted Orthodontic Need
Statistics show that an alarming 75% of American children seek orthodontic care, and more than half of those end up in braces. In this first video in our new series, Dr. Jon Caulfield talks about how modern culture has influenced the development of our bone, muscles, jaw and teeth—and discusses natural ways to grow the jaw and bone rather than move teeth.
Most people don’t immediately connect headaches, jaw tension, tooth sensitivity, or muscle fatigue to their bite. But often, the problem isn’t just where your teeth touch. It’s how they function together.
When most people think of going to the dentist, they picture cleanings, cavities, or maybe a gentle reminder to floss more. But at Epic Dentistry, we look at a whole lot more than just your teeth. That’s because your mouth isn’t just about smiling—it’s the gateway to the rest of your body. The way you breathe, sleep, manage stress, even how you hold your posture... it can all show up in your mouth. And often, your dentist might be the first one to spot it.
Dr. Caulfield’s voice is helping shape the conversation on pediatric sleep health in his latest feature in Sleep Review Magazine.