Discussing the ALF appliance with Jim Bronson

Jim is one of the leading practitioners of the ALF appliance, and runs one of the most successful teaching centres for this in the world. We discuss how people can be stuck in a rut, where their old oral function and posture is difficult to change because it created the present structure, and thus it is difficult to change as the present structure was designed (or formed) to suit the old function and posture. A difficult position to escape from. So you need some help. This is a form of artificial assistance, however one that is minimalistic and subtle. It can help someone to change, however you will be moving the teeth out of their balance one. If you do this then it is important that you also change your balance zone. However, as the forces are low so it is safer than most other methods. Use this system to help you get out of the rut, but remember it is still you who does the work, do not fall in to the illusion that anyone or anything is going to fix you. Remember the cause of the problem and focus on you changing. https://www.alfeducationalinstitute.com/ https://www.alfeducationalinstitute.c... This channel is part of the International Association of Facial Growth Guidance. A nonprofit organisation which aims to raise awareness of alternative orthodontic methods and ideas, which too few people are informed of. The main aim of the platform is to precipitate debate on why teeth are crooked. Most people are not aware that (in most cases) the dental profession has little or no idea why the teeth are crooked, or for that matter why children need major surgery. Clearly there are genetic issues, however the science is clear, the weight of quality research papers, in respected peer reviewed journals, show that our modern lifestyle is a more important factor and most importantly we can do something about this. This is especially important as sleep apnoea, TMD, forward head posture and a most otolaryngology problems are implicated as other symptoms of the same underlying problem. Disclaimer; We regularly post discussions and debates from guests and colleges. The IAFGG is not responsible for all the opinions, statements or content of the material posted, especially that from guess lecturers. The organisations web site is; www.orthotropics.com The secretary can be contacted at: Orthodontic Health Limited Email: [email protected] Tel. No: 00442086603695 Address: 16A Pampisford Road Purley Greater London United Kingdom CR8 2NE This channel also acts as a forum to make openly, speculative suggestions, to find common ground with other professionals (in both related and seemingly unrelated fields), educated lay people and members of the public at large, to either support or detract on the information provided, but either way engage in the scientific process. In the pursuit of the truth it is normal in science to make speculative comments which may not have full scientific support, and we welcome feedback and discussion. In general, the videos posted on this web site are not advertisements, and will clearly be labelled as such if necessary. Apart from educational books, the association does not sell anything or encourage anyone to have any form of treatment. It does aim to make people think, consider all options, ask questions and become fully informed. Much of what is discussed on this site is not available from even the registered members, however a list of members is available on the web site, https://orthotropics.com. Orthotropics essential means straight or correct growth. If your faces grows well it tends to work well. The concept is based on the Tropic Premise; https://www.watkinsdentalsurgery.com.... The underlying pathology of malocclusion and the related symptoms is referred to as Craniofacial Dystrophy; http://www.nature.com/bdj/journal/v21... The association feels that it should be possible to prevent or at least minimise the level of craniofacial dystrophy through simple public health measures.