About this episode

This episode features Dr. Bill Hang discussing the evolution of orthodontics with a focus on airway health and holistic approaches.

Discover how traditional orthodontic practices are evolving with groundbreaking insights from Dr. Bill Hang, a pioneer in airway and holistic dentistry. This episode explores the profound impact of orthodontics on airway health, facial development, and overall systemic health, emphasizing a patient-centered and airway-focused approach. Want to see more of The Holistic Dentistry Show? Watch our episodes on YouTube ! Do you have a mouth- or body-related question for Dr. Sanda? Send her a message on Instagram ! Remember, you're not healthy until your mouth is healthy. So take care of it in the most natural way. Key Takeaways: (00:00) - Introduction to airway-focused orthodontics and Dr. Bill Heng's journey (02:27) - The drawbacks of traditional orthodontic treatments centered solely on aesthetics (04:58) - How orthodontics affects airway and systemic health (06:50) - The significance of airway size on sleep disorders like sleep apnea (08:16) - The risks of tooth extraction versus airway development (10:04) - Reopening extraction spaces to improve airway and facial structure (12:13) - The concept of extraction, retraction, regret syndrome (ERRS) (14:26) - Impact of premolar removal…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sanda Moldovan

Guest: Dr. Bill Hang

Topics covered

• airway health
• orthodontics
• holistic dentistry
• facial development
• systemic health
• patient-centered care

Keywords

• airway-focused orthodontics
• facial pain
• tooth movement
• sleep disorders
• extraction risks
• nasal breathing
• systemic health

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Organizations: The Holistic Dentistry Show

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