Link to the New York Times article (read till the end!)
www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/ma...
It is always interesting to be the focus of a significant news paper like the New York Times. Billy has taken an interesting angle. It is a shame that he does not cover the more serious issue that there is clearly a significant environmental influence on the position of the teeth and bones of the face. I have been calling for a debate, and think that it is imprerative to have a debate on the cause of crooked teeth. How can my speciality be treating such a large percentage of the population with little or no understanding of the cause.
We have put forward a sensible concept, see Tropic Premise and Craniofacial Dystrophy, are trying hard to affect the suspected causes of the problem in an effort to cure the underlying deformity. It takes time and we would love anyone to scientifically analyse our cases, warts and all.
I do not claim to have all the answers, but I do claim to be asking the right questions. There is a significant group of professionals who are concerned that methods of orthodontics can lead to a downswing in facial form impacting the airway. We need a understand why we people have crooked teeth, need teeth removed or even surgery. This is not too much to ask, it is realistically little more than the continuation of the scientific process.
It is not easy critique the very foundations of a massive industry, and there is a lot more to the story that Billy puts across. It is a story that needs hearing.
We manage to facebook pages for anyone professional or not to ask questions openly.
Professionals (of any medical/health discipline);
/ orthodont or
Non Professionals;
/ craniofacialactiongroup or
For more general information please visit; orthotropics.com/
The underlying pathology of malocclusion and the related symptoms is referred to as Craniofacial Dystrophy;
www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v21...
This channel is part of the International Association of Facial Growth Guidance. A nonprofit organisation which aims to raise awareness of alternative orthodontic methods and ideas, which too few people are informed of.
The main aim of the platform is to precipitate debate on why teeth are crooked. Most people are not aware that (in most cases) the dental profession has little or no idea why the teeth are crooked, or for that matter why children need major surgery. Clearly there are genetic issues, however the science is clear, the weight of quality research papers, in respected peer reviewed journals, show that our modern lifestyle is a more important factor and most importantly we can do something about this.
This is especially important as sleep apnoea, TMD, forward head posture and a most otolaryngology problems are implicated as other symptoms of the same underlying problem.
The secretary can be contacted at:
Orthodontic Health Limited
Email: theclinic@orthotropics.co.uk
Tel. No: 00442086603695
Address: 16A Pampisford Road
Purley
Greater London
United Kingdom
CR8 2NE
The association feels that it should be possible to prevent or at least minimise the level of craniofacial dystrophy through simple public health measures.