2 definitions by dougwilliamz
Homophones are words that sound very similar, but when they are written you will notice that they are spelled differently because the actual meanings or definitions of the words are very different.
Examples:
Hole vs Whole : Hole means an opening or crack, while Whole means the entire thing
Tail vs Tale: Tail refers to the appendage that protrudes from the rear of an animal, while Tale means a story.
Maulding vs Malding: Maulding is being extremely angry because of something unfair, while Malding means being angry to the point that you begin balding and hair falls out due to stress.
Mould vs Mold: Mould means to shape an object, while Mold means fungus or bacterial growth.
Examples:
Hole vs Whole : Hole means an opening or crack, while Whole means the entire thing
Tail vs Tale: Tail refers to the appendage that protrudes from the rear of an animal, while Tale means a story.
Maulding vs Malding: Maulding is being extremely angry because of something unfair, while Malding means being angry to the point that you begin balding and hair falls out due to stress.
Mould vs Mold: Mould means to shape an object, while Mold means fungus or bacterial growth.
Teacher: Today we will discuss homophones in the English language.
Student: Wow, English is actually more difficult than it seems!
Student: Wow, English is actually more difficult than it seems!
by dougwilliamz September 22, 2022
Orthotropics is a type of treatment for the irregularities in the alignment and occlusion of teeth/jaws. It is not to be confused with the more mainstream Orthodontics, as the two fields have very key, fundamental differences in their philosophy.
Orthodontics is a treatment in which the central belief is that this malocclusion is caused by evolutionary reasons, where human jaws have evolved to become small and improperly shaped, causing difficulty in proper tooth eruption. However, evolutionary biologists have vehemently denied this due to the fact that the evidence shows that this cannot be true.
Orthotropics is a philosophy that believes that orthodontics only treats the symptoms of a problem, not the underlying cause - which is an enormous change in processed diet, improper head posture, and improper tongue posture among children.
Orthodontics treats patients using extractions and braces, while Orthotropics uses a palatal expander appliance fitted into the mouth. While Orthodontics treats a problem after it has occurred, Orthotropics aims to prevent the problem at a young age by guiding proper facial development to avoid craniofacial dystrophy.
The advantages of Orthotropics is that is doesn't just correct the tooth alignment, but also the growth and development of the jaw and face, provides a better result, and avoids unnecessary tooth extractions. Orthotropics is more effective but only works on children.
Orthodontics is a treatment in which the central belief is that this malocclusion is caused by evolutionary reasons, where human jaws have evolved to become small and improperly shaped, causing difficulty in proper tooth eruption. However, evolutionary biologists have vehemently denied this due to the fact that the evidence shows that this cannot be true.
Orthotropics is a philosophy that believes that orthodontics only treats the symptoms of a problem, not the underlying cause - which is an enormous change in processed diet, improper head posture, and improper tongue posture among children.
Orthodontics treats patients using extractions and braces, while Orthotropics uses a palatal expander appliance fitted into the mouth. While Orthodontics treats a problem after it has occurred, Orthotropics aims to prevent the problem at a young age by guiding proper facial development to avoid craniofacial dystrophy.
The advantages of Orthotropics is that is doesn't just correct the tooth alignment, but also the growth and development of the jaw and face, provides a better result, and avoids unnecessary tooth extractions. Orthotropics is more effective but only works on children.
Friend 1: My kid is starting kindergarten this fall.
Friend 2: Get them started on Orthotropics ASAP. If you wait, you might not get optimal results. Orthodontics never made my teeth perfect. Don't make that mistake with your child.
Friend 1: That's true, I will contact an Orthotropist tonight.
Friend 2: Get them started on Orthotropics ASAP. If you wait, you might not get optimal results. Orthodontics never made my teeth perfect. Don't make that mistake with your child.
Friend 1: That's true, I will contact an Orthotropist tonight.
by dougwilliamz September 22, 2022