Dr. Green's blogs about cosmetic dentistry, TMJ treatment, and advanced general dentistry

Open-mouth breathing during sleep and our hours awake is just one obvious clue to which many parents and caregivers are unaware of the negative health consequences. Parents need to look for signs of mouth breathing in children, so the problem can be corrected before it worsens. A child who breathes continuously through the mouth, especially during sleep, delivers cold, unfiltered, dry air to the lungs, and that's only part of the problem. See the top problems associated with mouth breathing in children and adults.

Randi Green DMD, LVIF in Springfield, Missouri has been named one of the 2019 “40 Under 40” by Incisal Edge dental lifestyle magazine, which recognizes America’s finest young practitioners for their achievements in dentistry.

Our practice Manager, Daniel, recently sat down with Zach Hoskins of Client Experience Architect to share what makes the Smile Doctor dental experience so different from other dental offices in Springfield, Missouri.

Why choose Dr. Randi Green to manage your bite and straighten your teeth? Any dentist or orthodontist can straighten your teeth; it’s not that hard. Now, you can even purchase a direct-to-consumer clear aligner straightening kit with do-it-yourself-orthodontics bypassing the need to see a qualified professional for your straight teeth. Read more to find out why people are seeking Dr. Green for physiologic treatment.

My first lockjaw episode sent me to the ER in a panic. Not being able to open my jaw made me claustrophobic and anxious. The only recommendation from the hospital was to take ibuprofen, use a warm towel compress, and an ENT referral.

Crooked teeth are harder to clean, making them more susceptible to dental cavities and gum disease. Misaligned teeth can also wear down faster, leading to broken teeth, crowns, loose teeth, sore teeth and the list goes on. Misaligned teeth are often a sign of more significant problems like TMJ dysfunction, bad posture, and an inadequate airway.