This 60-minute presentation builds on the previous webinar titled ‘Is waiting till 8, still too late?’, and briefly covers the breathing and myofunctional influences on teeth alignment, craniofacial growth & development, and TMD. We will explore how breathing and orofacial myofunctional disorders (OMD’s) may lead to malocclusions, TMJ, postural and breathing disordered sleep issues.

Dr Banica will share case studies highlighting the benefits of orthodontic treatment combined with myofunctional therapies. In addition, you will acquire a clear understanding and be able to draw inferences from the cause and effect of soft tissue dysfunctions, malocclusions, and TMD. Following this webinar, it will be clear to you what steps you must take to prevent and/or intercept OMD’s and ensure facial growth achieves its genetic potential promoting straight teeth the natural way. Dr Banica Otis is an Orthodontist, Dento-Facial Orthopaedic Specialist, and founder of the Ortho Institute. With over 15 years of experience and personal research, her holistic approach to orthodontics has culminated in a treatment approach that is integrative and comprehensive.

She utilizes Facial Growth Guidance techniques and concepts of esthetics, function, and airway maximization in her diagnosis, treatment planning, and outcomes that have less risk of relapse.