Understanding Malocclusions and the ALF Appliance: Insights from Dr. Anna Jumtina

In this video, Dr. Anna Jumtina, an ALF dentist at Family Holistic Dentistry in Boulder, Colorado, shares her expertise on malocclusions and their causes. She explains that the shape of our face and jaw is influenced by muscle function, particularly the way we swallow, hold our lips, and breathe. When these functions are imbalanced, different types of malocclusions, such as underbites, overbites, deep bites, or crowded teeth, can occur.

To address these issues, Dr. Jumtina uses the ALF (Advanced Lightwire Functional) appliance—a gentle, thin wire designed to replicate tongue function and provide the necessary pressures to naturally develop and grow the jaw. Each ALF appliance is custom-made to suit the unique dental patterns of each patient, ensuring personalized and effective treatment.