The Smile Professionals : Dr. Claire Stagg DDS MS FAACP

FUNCTIONAL APPLIANCE THERAPY OPTIONS

1- ALF THERAPY
The Advanced Light Force dental appliance was developed by a dentist who asked a simple yet profound question: Why do some orthodontic techniques create a synergy with the body and others create obstacles to health and function? Dr. Darick Nordstrom developed the ALF appliance concept with the goal of improving the overall health, beauty and function for the patient while providing a simple, effective and easy to wear family of dental appliances.

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The ALF appliance uses light forces to the teeth and gums delivered by an exceptionally advanced design. The ALF design is based on replicating the forces to the jaws and head that nature intended. This has been verified through years of feedback from osteopathic and chiropractic physicians who specialize in treating the highly sensitive system involving the subtle forces and influences involving the cranium and the neurological system that it surrounds.

The ALF is barely visible to observers, easy to wear and more hygienic to maintain than most other dental and orthodontic appliances. The ALF is one of very few dental appliances that provide adequate room for the tongue and is unique in its ability to encourage improved tongue function. The use of the ALF is known for creating an environment of enhanced neurological function and a more balanced facial appearance by harnessing the power of one of nature's most powerful tools: the human tongue.

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After wearing an ALF for nearly three months not only have my teeth shifted but I have noticed improvements in my sleep and in my breathing. Unfortunately, due to burning the roof of my mouth with a sip of hot coffee, Dr. Stagg had to remove my ALF until my mouth healed. What really surprised me was that after only three days without my ALF, I was no longer sleeping well or breathing clearly. This certainly made a believer out of me! It is also especially helpful having the center omega loop as a reminder of correct tongue placement. Thank you, Dr. Stagg!
~ Caroline W

At first, I dealt with constant headaches and trouble breathing. I do swimming so this also affected my performance. With less air, it stunted my growth and was preventing me from being able to focus. After an appointment with Dr. Stagg, she referred me to my family doctor who diagnosed that I had Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) at only 11 years old. It prevents you from getting enough oxygen during the day and can also harm you at night. Then after a couple of appointments, she got molds of my mouth and had appliances made that fit my needs to help me improve. I have been wearing my upper appliance and lower ALF appliance for only a couple of months, and I also wear rubber bands to help bring my jaw forward. Because of Dr. Stagg, I have improved my swimming performance and I am starting to grow again. I also improved my school grades because I could focus and never had constant headaches. Her work is the result of awesomeness and she made a huge difference.
~ Mariela (....and I’m still eleven!)

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