The Face Book: Functional and Cosmetic Excellence in Orthodontics - Hardcover

by L. Douglas Knight (Author)

When most people think of orthodontic care, they imagine straightening teeth and braces or clear aligners. In this era of -it-yourself orthodontics, they might even think of mail-away retainers that don't even require you to set foot inside an office. But there is so much more to orthodontic care than that. In this book, Dr. Douglas L. Knight educates patients on why orthodontic care is so much more important and comprehensive that most understand.

The FACE Method is a first-of-its-kind comprehensive, interdisciplinary approach to keeping your entire body healthy, with an emphasis placed on the face. It is different from traditional care in that it includes setting goals around aesthetics, airway, long-term stability, TMJ, jaw function, periodontal health, and more. This sets patients up for the best possible long-term outcomes and a functional mouth for the rest of their lives. Problems like crooked teeth or TMJ can be affected by other body systems that need to be addressed, not just solved temporarily with a quick fix. FACE-trained orthodontists don't just care about aesthetics or have the singular goal to straighten teeth. They solve the fundamental, underlying issues and have a goal-oriented approach that considers the health of the entire person, valuing long-term, stable outcomes. This is the kind of all-inclusive care adults and children deserve.

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Orthodontics is about more than just straight teeth.
The FACE Philosophy takes a comprehensive approach to create a healthy and functioning dentition.

The FACE Book provides a comprehensive overview of the key components of occlusion, including the relationship between the teeth, muscles, and temporomandibular joints. With this knowledge, orthodontists can diagnose and treat occlusal discrepancies effectively, improving not only the function of the masticatory system but also the esthetics and long-term stability of the dentition. Through anecdotes and tried-and-true techniques, Dr. Knight emphasizes the critical connection of how the teeth, lips, and surrounding soft tissues play a vital role in achieving an aesthetically pleasing smile.

The insights shared in this book also enable orthodontists to approach treatment from a holistic perspective, considering the airway as an integral part of occlusal and orthodontic management. Dr. Knight addresses the various health issues, including sleep apnea, breathing difficulties, and even cardiovascular problems caused by occlusal and skeletal discrepancies.

Lastly, this book highlights the significance of interceptive orthodontic treatment in achieving optimal occlusion, facial aesthetics, and airway enhancement. Early intervention allows orthodontists to identify and address orthodontic problems at their nascent stages, preventing more severe issues from developing. The knowledge and techniques presented in The FACE Book will provide you with information to make better decisions for providing the best care for yourself and your children.