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Extraction of four bicuspid teeth is still within the realm of standard of care orthodontics. This technique unfortunately disregards cranial bone architecture. After the bicuspid teeth are removed, the braces straighten the teeth, which is a good thing. The problem arises when the extraction spaces are closed. This requires moving the front teeth backward, which…
Read MoreThe Advanced Lightwire Functional appliance (ALF) is the most innovative concept to come on the scene in the history of orthodontics. It is the second appliance, besides the Kernot, that was designed to correct cranial distortions. The biggest advantage of the ALF appliance is that it provides gentle forces to expand the maxillae (“upper jaw”)…
Read MoreNevelle Brown was referred to my office for high blood pressure issues. Nevelle’s physician placed him on four medications to control his HBP, which is the typical symptomatic allopathic approach. After evaluation, Nevelle was placed on natural supplements to first detox his liver and open up the lymphatics to facilitate drainage of toxins. Additional supplements…
Read MoreWhile in Korea (May 2016), Dr. Smith consulted with one of his student’s difficult cases. This patient presented with bilateral upper shoulder pain and ringing in her left ear. Conventional diagnosis and treatment produced no positive results. The patient was undergoing conventional orthodontics to correct a malocclusion. The missing part of the puzzle was that…
Read MoreA teenage Korean orthodontic patient had a chief complaint of chronic right shoulder pain that occurred after her braces were placed. Unfortunately her orthodontist did not possess the diagnostic skills to determine the exact source of the symptom. Doctor Smith’s Cranial Indicator System quickly pinpointed the problem. He had the orthodontist’s assistant place a small…
Read MoreThis young Korean girl had a chief complaint of a “lazy” left eye and difficulty walking due to birth defects. Doctor Smith’s cranial evaluation diagnosed the presence of a sphenoid bone distortion and reversed motion of her cranial mechanism. Following cranial correction the patient’s left eye immediately became centered and her walking improved. Based on…
Read MoreMost people are walking time bombs and don’t even know it. Adam was a perfect example. He followed the advice of his dentist and had his wisdom teeth removed. After several months his pain symptoms started appearing. He even developed a sever clenching habit. His journey took him to Harvard school of dentistry, numerous oral…
Read MoreBell’s Palsy is the most common cause of facial paralysis and it usually causes paralysis on just one side of the face. Symptoms of Bell’s Palsy can vary from person to person and range in severity from mild weakness to total paralysis. These symptoms may include twitching, weakness, or paralysis on one or rarely both…
Read MoreTheraphi Plasma System—Intelligent Evolution In my 46 plus years of clinical practice, I have come to the conclusion that the common denominator for achieving real healing and health is with the use of frequencies. The Theraphi Plasma System, which is now available in our practice, utilizes 18 specific healing frequencies coupled with a Bio-Active Plasma…
Read MoreManon, who is a mental health therapist, suffered upper cervical pain, TMJ problems and vertigo since 1990. For twenty years Manon tried physical therapy, Atlas Orthogonal chiropractic technique, standard chiropractic therapy, Neuro Cranio Restructuring (NCR) with no lasting results. The missing link in the above therapies is the dental connection. When chiropractic and/ or osteopathic…
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