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or, more commonly, rigorous orthodontic activities. One successful and easy option with high patient satisfaction is Myobrace orthodontics developed in Australia more than 20


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years ago. Traditional orthodontic methods use various materials to


artificially move teeth into their right positions with sustained pressure over a long period of time. However, the root causes of crooked teeth, which are usually due to poor oral and breathing habits, are ignored. These habits have the most significant impact on the jaws of children and cause the most damage at younger


ages. Yet, the fragile nature of young jaws and teeth are not favorable for conven- tional orthodontics. Therefore, children and parents have to wait until an older age before mal-aligned teeth are corrected, resulting in worse problems. Myobrace orthodontics uses breathing techniques and the natural function-


ing of jaws, cheeks and other structures in the oral cavity to move mal-positioned teeth. In correcting poor oral habits, Myobrace appliances encourage individuals to breathe through their nose, which improves overall health, as the air is ad- equately filtered, preventing harmful germs from invading the throat and lungs. There is also little force applied to move teeth, and this is only done one to


two hours each day. This certainly increases compliance among users, especially children, as application of forces is done with patient-friendly appliances worn while sleeping. In this way, relapse of treatment rarely occurs because the habits that caused the malocclusion are also catered for. Best results are obtained when treatment begins at an early age on compliant


and motivated patients. The program for children employed by Myobrace ortho- dontics also encourages healthy eating habits with emphasis on balanced diets, and further improves overall health. Myobrace orthodontics also has appliances made for teenagers and adults,


employing the same techniques as described above. At Golden Dental, our team of professionals is always ready for discussions with patients to design a custom- made Myobrace-correction program to meet specific and general needs.


Source: Linda J. Golden, DDS, of Golden Dental Wellness Center (444 Communi- ty Dr., Ste. 204, Manhasset). For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 516-627-8400. See ad on page 2.


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Autism Risk Linked to Banned Chemicals A


study from Drexel University, in Philadelphia, has linked autism spectrum disorder with prenatal ex- posure to organochlorine chemicals. The researchers examined 1,144 children born in southern Califor- nia between 2000 and 2003 with mothers that had enrolled in a state- sponsored prenatal screening program. Blood tests were taken during their second trimester of pregnancy, a


critical time for neurodevelopment, to measure exposure to organochlorine chemicals, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and pesticides such as DDT. These compounds were banned from production in the U.S. in 1977, but remain in the environment. It’s well known that they can cross the placental barrier, impacting neurode- velopment in fetuses. The researchers selected partici- pants based on previous health diagno- ses: 545 children with autism spectrum disorder and 181 with intellectual disabilities, plus 418 free of both issues as a control group. They found a 50 to 82 percent increased autism risk in children with the highest levels of four identified PCB compounds in utero, based on which ones were present. “The results suggest that prenatal exposure to these chemicals above a certain level may influence neurodevel- opment in adverse ways,” says Kristen Lyall, Sc.D., assistant professor in the university’s A.J. Drexel Autism Institute, promising further related studies.


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