Posts Tagged ‘carryover’

Carryover reminder for lip closure

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Parents, Therapists | Apr 28, 2010 | Tags: , , , , | No Comments

I have a client that I have worked with for about a year – for some time he seemed that he was almost ready to graduate.  I have worked with him on his lisp and his major tongue thrust.  He is now in 4th grade, and I think we have hit a plateau.  I think ...Read more.

Habituation and Lateral Open Bite

Posted by Administrator | Filed under Dental Hygienist, Parents, Therapists | Apr 21, 2010 | Tags: , , , , , , , | No Comments

Hi, Sandra….Hope all is well with you!  So, this 14 year old that has done SO WELL with the program is currently in “follow-up” stage with me.  She has worked very hard and gone thru all of the stages and has been working diligently to incorporate reminders and associations and has been using and liking ...Read more.

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