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Canine Guidance in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Review of its Critical Role in Oral Health Dr Vernon Kruger BDS (WITS) Introduction Canine guidance represents one of the most fundamental yet often overlooked aspects of dental occlusion, serving as a cornerstone for oral health and functional stability. Despite its critical importance, this concept remains poorly understood by […]

Forward Growth and Transverse Expansion: The Dual Pillars of Maxillary Development in Resolving the Airway-Posture-Autonomic Axis Dr Vernon Kruger BDS (WIts) Abstract Forward growth deficiency of the maxilla and premaxilla represents the fundamental structural abnormality underlying autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation in patients presenting with panic attacks, hypertension, tachycardia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain. This paper

Full Scientific based article here Podcast here The Airway–Posture–Autonomic Axis A Clear Explanation of How Structure Impacts Symptoms Many patients experience a confusing mix of symptoms: anxiety, heart palpitations, tight neck muscles, poor sleep, chronic fatigue, and headaches. They often bounce from doctor to doctor without clear answers, because their problems aren’t rooted in just

Dr Vernon Kruger 10 July 2025 Download the full article here Abstract Autonomic nervous system (ANS) dysregulation—manifesting as panic attacks, hypertension, tachycardia, and chronic musculoskeletal pain—is increasingly recognized in patients with compromised airway function, altered craniofacial morphology, and postural dysfunction. This paper explores the interconnected cascade initiated by tongue space deficiency due to narrow maxillary arches and

Have You Considered That These Symptoms Might Share a Common, Correctable Root Cause? Do you—or your patients—struggle with persistent, puzzling issues like panic attacks, unexplained tachycardia, hypertension, chronic pain, or poor sleep that seem to defy conventional treatment models? What if these symptoms are not separate conditions—but part of the same underlying mechanism? Dr. Vernon

Do you—or someone you care about—struggle with symptoms like panic attacks, a racing heart, high blood pressure, poor sleep, or chronic pain that don’t respond to typical treatments? These symptoms might seem random or unrelated—but new research shows they often stem from the same underlying cause: compromised airway function, and the way your body adapts

🔍 Treating the Root Cause: The Link Between Airway Issues and Bruxism Recently, I was consulted about a patient experiencing severe wear and recurrent fractures of her upper front teeth, alongside emerging TMJ discomfort. The immediate thought might be to restore the damaged teeth with crowns. However, this approach addresses only the symptoms, not the

Braces Without the Metal: Your Cool Clear Aligner Adventure! Hey there, future smile superstar! Did you know that some kids just like you are getting amazing new smiles without those metal braces you might have seen on your friends or in movies? It’s true! They’re using something called clear aligners – they’re like invisible superheroes

Why Patience Matters in Your Clear Aligner Journey Listen to the Podcast here “Slow is better”, says Dr Vernon Kruger. Are you dreaming of a perfectly aligned smile as quickly as possible? You’re not alone! In today’s fast-paced world, it’s natural to want immediate results—especially when it comes to improving your appearance. While advances in

Small Steps Now, Big Smiles Later: Why Early Orthodontic Treatment is Key for Your Child For years, the common wisdom surrounding orthodontics was to simply wait until a child was around 12 years old before even considering braces. “Let all their adult teeth come in first,” was the mantra. But times, and thankfully, our understanding