Orthotropics

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Orthotropics (see Biobloc) is a branch of dentistry concerned with correct growth of the face and jaws. The majority of people raised in highly civilised societies have downward growing jaws associated with flat faces, large noses, sloping foreheads and crooked teeth. Orthotropists believe that this is a Disopoly (lifestyle problem) caused by hanging the mouth open and eating soft foods.Orthatropics are an alternative to "train tracks", as instead of pulling the top jaw back they encourage the bottom jaw to grow horizontally.

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