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ALF / Whole Body Connection
Reprinted with permission from Dr. Gerald H. Smith (ICNR.com)
Crooked teeth feed noxious impulses into the nervous system which cause
responses from corresponding organs (liver, spleen, pancreas, heart, brain, etc.), muscles, endocrine (thyroid, pancreas, parathyroids, adrenals) system imbalances, lymphatic stasis, structural imbalances
(scoliosis, herniated discs, sciatica, etc.) and dominance or hypofunction of sympathetic/parasympathetic nerves.
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The series of photographs below depicts the
various phases of treatment in this case. Completion resulted in a balanced cranial mechanism, stable spine and pelvis and a pretty smile. Comprehensive treatment of this nature insures a better quality of life for
the patient as well as a beautiful cosmetic result. See also
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farid@drfarid.com
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Imbalance of the nervous system can have far reaching effects on the total health of the individual. One just has to look at the teeth of Olympic
gold medal winners to see that most if not all have broad dental arches and straight teeth. High physical performance cannot be achieved with crooked teeth.
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ALF
WHOLE BODY CONNECTION
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Jennifer was referred to my office for treatment of chronic headaches, neck and low back pain. These symptoms lingered despite regular
chiropractic care. Clinically, any time chiropractic and or osteopathic manipulations do not hold, there is a dental component to the structural problem. Underlying dental abnormalities can range from a minor bite
interference to a sever malocclusion. The former can easily be treated with a minor tooth adjustment while the later requires extensive dental orthopedics and orthodontics.
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Jennifer's dental problem was complicated since it also involved strain patterns within the cranium. These strain patterns directly influence the
dural tube, which extends down the spine and ends in the sacrum. The narrowed maxillae (upper palate) is really the base of the human skull. Any distortions in the foundation will manifest else where in the body.
Treatment involved use of an upper ALF (Advanced Lightwire Functional) appliance. The treatment goals were first to release the strain patterns within the skull bones and second to level the maxillae or foundation
of the skull. The last treatment objective was to use conventional braces to align the teeth to literally hold the skull bones in a balanced position. Unfortunately, conventional dental treatment totally ignores
balancing the skull bones prior to doing the teeth straightening procedures. Often times the patient is left with "straight teeth" but a crooked head and chronic body symptoms.
The series of
photographs depicts the various phases of treatment in this case. Completion resulted in a balanced cranial mechanism, stable spine and pelvis and a pretty smile. Comprehensive treatment of this nature insures a
better quality of life for the patient as well as a beautiful cosmetic result.
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Pre-Treatment
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Post-Treatment
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Chronic headaches, neck pain and low back pain ... totally resolved by correcting crooked teeth and skull distortions.
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Narrow Upper Arch
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Corrected Dental Arch
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Severe Lower Arch Crowding
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Dental Arch Expansion
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ALF Non-extraction
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Final Alignment with Braces
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