The Headache-Free Wonders of Functional Orthodontics: A Concerned Parent's Guide: How to Choose Proper Orthodontic Care for Your Child or Yourself

Searching for the proper orthodontic care? You've come to the right place.

Written for the layperson by the renowned Terrance J. Spahl, DDS, The Headache-Free Wonders of Functional Orthodontics is a little book that packs a big punch. In it, Dr. Spahl outlines how underlying jaw dysfunction can lead to a host of sinister medical issues in children, including TMD (temporomandibular joint pain dysfunction); chronic, recurrent tension-type headaches; migraines; and other serious issues.

Specifically, you'll learn about:

• The inadequacy, in many cases, of traditional metal braces
• How to avoid the "orthodontic look" and ensure a full, beautiful, natural-looking smile for your child
• The revolutionary use (and success) of European-style removable functional appliances
• The role of orthodontics and orthopedics in solving the underlying source of crooked and misaligned jaws/teeth
• Practical solutions for adult patients living with TMD

Witty, illuminating, and---most of all---unflaggingly hopeful, The Headache-Free Wonders of Functional Orthodontics will forever change the way you approach your family's orthodontic care, providing the tools and resources you need to navigate the complex landscape of orthodontics and select the best treatment plan for your child (or yourself).

Bad bites and headaches everywhere: beware!

The orthodontic revolution is underway.

Terrance J. Spahl, Doctor of Dental Surgery, is a leading expert on orthodontics, maxillofacial orthopedics, and temporomandibular disorder (TMD). A graduate of the University of Minnesota, he has won numerous industry awards over an illustrious 50-year career, including Clinician of the Year by the American Association of Functional Orthodontics, the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Appliance Therapy Practitioners Association, the Hayden-Stack Award by the American Academy of Craniofacial Pain (their highest honor for a single recipient), and the esteemed Leon Pinsker Award by the International Association of Orthodontics (their highest individual award). A certified Senior Instructor for the IAO, Dr. Spahl has lectured extensively on the subjects of orthodontics and TMD, lending his expertise to conferences across North and South America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. In addition to The Headache-Free Wonders of Functional Orthodontics, he is the principal author of a quartet of textbooks, The Clinical Management of Basic Maxillofacial Orthopedic Appliances, Volume I: Mechanics; Volume II: Diagnostics; and Volume III: Temporomandibular Joint, as well as The Clinical Management of the FJO/TMD/Migraine Continuum: An Evidence-Based Construct. Today, Dr. Spahl continues to lead the Spahl Dentistry practice in St. Paul, Minnesota, where he takes great joy in serving patients alongside his daughter, EmmaLee J. Spahl, DDS.