Advanced dental orthopedics is an exciting field and applies to both children and adults.  New technology and advanced techniques allow doctors to identify and address health issues that are either currently causing problems or will if the development proceeds without care. Dr. Chase has advanced training specializing in this high level of care.

Biolistic orthodontics uses a neuromuscular approach to the movement of teeth. The theory and practice allow the doctor to look at the whole person. What is done in the movement of teeth affects the entire body. There is much more to a bite than straight teeth. Neuromuscular orthodontics involve the teeth, muscles, joints, nerves, and blood vessels throughout the head and neck complex.
Traditional orthodontics causes the muscles of the jaw to adapt to where the teeth have been moved. However, this is not always where the muscles want to be. If your bite is off, the muscles will fight to stabilize the jaw. When a bite is out of line with respect to where the muscles want to go naturally, the muscles become strained and tired. Teeth act like gears in a machine. When a machine is balanced and works properly, the gears will mesh allowing the machine to run smoothly and efficiently without having to put extra energy into the system. If the gears are not integrated into the frame well, the machine begins to break down. This deterioration can move slowly and without a person realizing that they are losing overall health of their body.

Biolistic Orthodontics uses the principles of neuromuscular dentistry to record data on where the muscles want to be. Recorded data shows proof of comfort as reported by the patient. Where we move the teeth calls for data to prove that the position we are striving for is a good physiological position for the patient. Airway, joint pain, headaches, muscle tiredness, joint popping and clicking all occur if the teeth (gears) have been placed improperly in the body (frame). 
Much is at risk without objectively measuring muscle function and correlating it to proper jaw position and its movements in function.  Establishing a bite based upon the most stable position and function of the jaw joints and the most relaxed posture and function of the masticatory muscles is a key component of Biolistic Orthodontics.  This approach can change not only your smile but provide a lifetime of related improvements in other areas of the body. If you wish to learn how Biolistic Orthodontics can help you or people you know go to our CONTACT US page. If you wish to read more go to the articles and references section of the DOWNLOAD/FORMS page.