by Rian | Feb 10, 2024 | Palatal Expansion, Palate
If your orthodontist has recommended jaw expansion to straighten your bite and align your teeth, myofunctional therapy should be part of the process. Expanders widen the upper jaw, but correcting tongue position is critical for maintaining results. At the Center for...
by Rian | Mar 21, 2023 | Cleft Lip, Education, Palate
Did you know that cleft lip and palate, a type of craniofacial disorder, is the second most common birth defect in the United States? A cleft is a separation or opening in the lip and/or palate (i.e., the roof of the mouth). Cleft lip is a separation within the lip,...
