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Your trusted orthodontist in Amersham
If you’re looking for a 5* rated highly experienced specialist orthodontist near you in Amersham, our world renowned team offer stunning results at competitive prices.
Our orthodontic and dental team has a wealth of knowledge and have helped transform the smiles, lives and confidence for thousands of children, teens and adults from Amersham, Buckinghamshire and beyond.
Courses or Mentoring by Dr Decker
If you are interested in our courses on 1 to 1 mentoring with Dr Decker, please write to Emily at courses@theorthodonticspecialist.co.uk.
🚨 The Future of Orthodontics is Here.
What if orthodontics could do more than just straighten teeth?
What if it could help optimize a patient’s entire dental health span by integrating airway, function, aesthetics, periodontal health and growth into one treatment strategy?
That is exactly what Dr. Christian Leonhardt and I will be teaching at the Kois Center in Seattle, Washington.
Optimizing Dental Health Span – Utilizing Contemporary Orthodontics
A 5-day intensive programme (45 CE credits) designed for clinicians who want to move beyond traditional orthodontics and adopt a fully integrated, interdisciplinary approach to treatment planning.
In this course we will explore:
🧠 Airway-centred orthodontic planning
📐 Dentofacial aesthetics and facially driven treatment
⚙️ Functional occlusion and biomechanics
🧬 Genetics and epigenetics in treatment planning
📊 Digital diagnostics, AI technologies and skeletal anchorage
👶 Pediatric orthodontic growth and development
🤝 Interdisciplinary treatment planning with real clinical workflows
This is not a typical orthodontic course.
It is about rethinking how orthodontics fits into whole-patient care.
📍 Seattle, Washington
🗓 Next intake: June 29 – July 3, 2026
🎓 45 CE credits
Christian and I would be delighted to welcome you in Seattle for what promises to be an inspiring and practical week.
🔗 Secure your seat:
https://www.koiscenter.com/courses/optimizing-dental-health-span-utilizing-contemporary-orthodontics/
Seats are limited.
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Please watch the previous post: Dr Steffen Decker explains the case. ✅ MARPE: NO JAW SURGERY 🙌
DROP YOUR QUESTIONS in the comments ✌️
✅ Tag a parent who needs to see this
🤓 Comment CHECKLIST to get our free airway red flag guide
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Orthodontics didn’t begin in the teenage years.
It began in infancy.
Teeth are the last domino to fall.
The earlier we notice breathing, the easier growth becomes.
If something feels off — trust that instinct.
🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, MARPE, etc.)
• Aligners, braces or hybrid approach
• Myofunctional therapy
• Functional appliances to guide growth
• Cephs, 3D scans + clinical growth tracking
• ENT collaboration when needed
👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.
Don’t overlook them.
🌱 Early intervention isn’t about “doing braces early” — it’s about gently guiding growth while the body is still adaptable.
📥 Save this post to refer back to
📤 Share with a parent who needs to see this
📩 DM us to book an orthodontic screening
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Orthodontics didn’t begin in the teenage years.
It began in infancy.
Teeth are the last domino to fall.
The earlier we notice breathing, the easier growth becomes.
If something feels off — trust that instinct.
🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, MARPE, etc.)
• Aligners, braces or hybrid approach
• Myofunctional therapy
• Functional appliances to guide growth
• Cephs, 3D scans + clinical growth tracking
• ENT collaboration when needed
👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.
Don’t overlook them.
🌱 Early intervention isn’t about “doing braces early” — it’s about gently guiding growth while the body is still adaptable.
📥 Save this post to refer back to
📤 Share with a parent who needs to see this
📩 DM us to book an orthodontic screening
Video credit to @tmb
#drsteffendecker #MouthBreathing #MyofunctionalTherapy #TongueTie #crookedteeth InterceptiveOrthodontics CrookedTeeth PediatricOrthodontics EarlyIntervention Orthotropics AirwayHealth drsteffendecker
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I am delighted to share that I have recently completed the Pediatric Dental Sleep Medicine Mastery Course in Mastering Dental Sleep Medicine.
Over the past 6 months, I dedicated considerable time to expanding my knowledge in paediatric dental sleep medicine, focusing on the important relationship between breathing, airway health, sleep, and a child’s growth and development. This area of healthcare is incredibly important, and deepening my understanding allows me to better support the families and patients we care for at The Orthodontic Specialist. As orthodontists we have responsibility.
Our philosophy has always been to look beyond simply straightening teeth and to consider the whole child — breathing, sleep quality, facial development, and long-term health. Continuing education in airway-focused orthodontics and paediatric sleep medicine helps ensure we can provide the most thoughtful and comprehensive care possible.
A heartfelt thank you to @dr.audreyyoon for all her efforts, encouragement, friendship and ongoing support throughout this learning journey. Your dedication to advancing airway-focused dentistry is truly inspiring.
I look forward to applying this knowledge in clinical practice to help our young and older patients achieve healthier breathing, better sleep, and optimal development.
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Orthodontics didn’t begin in the teenage years.
It began in infancy.
Teeth are the last domino to fall.
The earlier we notice breathing, the easier growth becomes.
If something feels off — trust that instinct.
🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, MARPE, etc.)
• Aligners, braces or hybrid approach
• Myofunctional therapy
• Functional appliances to guide growth
• Cephs, 3D scans + clinical growth tracking
• ENT collaboration when needed
👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.
Don’t overlook them.
🌱 Early intervention isn’t about “doing braces early” — it’s about gently guiding growth while the body is still adaptable.
📥 Save this post to refer back to
📤 Share with a parent who needs to see this
📩 DM us to book an orthodontic screening
Video credit to @lifeicle
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We’ve shared some of the most powerful quotes from orthodontists, sleep researchers, and airway-focused doctors about breathing, sleep, and facial growth.
From Edward Angle to Melvin Moss, John Mew, and Christian Guilleminault, one message keeps appearing:
Function shapes growth.
Breathing, tongue posture, chewing, and sleep don’t just influence health —
they influence how the face develops.
Did we miss a quote that deserves to be here? 🤔
👇 Which one is your favourite?
Or share another quote you think belongs on this list.
Let’s build the collection together. 🧠🦷👃
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Please watch the previous post: Dr Steffen Decker explains the case. ✅ MARPE: NO JAW SURGERY 🙌
DROP YOUR QUESTIONS in the comments ✌️
✅ Tag a parent who needs to see this�🤓 Comment CHECKLIST to get our free airway red flag guide
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
�📥 Save this post for later�📩 DM us to book your orthodontic screening
Dr. Decker The Orthodontic Specialist 💜
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✅ Tag a parent who needs to see this
🤓 Comment CHECKLIST to get our free airway red flag guide
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
📥 Save this post for later
📩 DM us to book your orthodontic screening
Dr. Decker The Orthodontic Specialist 💜
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Exploring the concept of palatal expansion in orthodontics with Dr. Decker, the orthodontic specialist. For more information please read our previous post!
🦷Palate expansion can widen the airway and improve breathing.
🦷Encouraging nasal breathing helps your child sleep better and feel more rested.
🦷Myofunctional therapy strengthens airway muscles for long-term health.
🦷Addressing enlarged tonsils or adenoids removes obstacles to proper airflow.
🚨This isn’t just about teeth-it’s about giving you and your child the best chance for a healthy, vibrant life.
🩷Parents, if your child snores, mouth-breathes, or struggles with fatigue, don’t ignore it.
‼️These signs matter.
✅Tag a parent who needs to see this.
🤓Save this post for later.
Drop any questions you have below 👇
Dr. Decker and the holistic team
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📸 Meet Child 2
From an airway-aware lens, here’s what we see:
✅ Mouth open and mouth breather
✅ Buck teeth
✅ Long face shape
✅ Flat cheeks
✅ Lips don’t seal naturally
✅ (Likely) low tongue posture
✅ Head forward posture
✅ Tension in chin muscles
(even with mouth open)
✅ Outer corners of eyes lower than inside corners
💡 These are often signs of mouth breathing and poor jaw development.
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Why does this happen?
👄 Mouth breathing
👃 Nasal obstruction
👅 Low tongue posture
🦷 Underdeveloped jaws
🧠 Sleep-disordered breathing
💤 Disrupted growth and development
These patterns don’t just appear — they develop silently over time if the root causes are missed.
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👁 Red flags to watch for in your child’s face:
❌ Mouth open at rest
❌ Dry, cracked lips
❌ Snoring or noisy breathing
❌ Crooked teeth by age 6–7
❌ Delayed speech
❌ Tired look / dark under-eyes
❌ Long face or weak chin
❌ Frequent colds or sinus issues
❌ Daytime fatigue or hyperactivity
❌ Bedwetting past age 5
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🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, etc.)
• Aligners, braces or hybrid approach
• Myofunctional therapy (in-house or referral)
• Functional appliances
• Growth tracking (cephs, 3D scans, clinical exams)
• ENT collaboration where needed
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👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.
Don’t ignore them.
🌱 Early intervention isn’t about rushing treatment — it’s about gently guiding growth in the right direction.
😍 Comment CHECKLIST:
🧠 Dentists & Orthos — comment ACADEMY to learn more
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Do you see the differences in their faces?
Or rather…�Do you see the silent dysfunctions behind them?
On the left: A child with ideal facial growth.�On the right: A child with signs of disrupted development.
🧠 These aren’t just cosmetic differences — they tell a story.
Let’s look closer 👇
🔻 Retruded chin�💋 Lip incompetence (lips don’t seal naturally)�📏 Long face syndrome�🦷 Small, underdeveloped jaws�👃 Flattened midface�😬 Mentalis strain (chin muscle working hard to keep lips closed)�🌑 Dark circles under the eyes�📈 Vertical growth instead of forward growth
❓What causes this?
Most often, it’s not genetics.�It’s function — or lack of it:
👄 Mouth breathing�👃 Nasal obstruction�👅 Low tongue posture (possibly due to tongue tie)�🦷 Poor jaw development�💤 Sleep-disordered breathing�😮💨 Airway compensation patterns
These changes develop slowly, silently… over time.
👁 Red flags parents should never ignore:
❌ Mouth open at rest�❌ Crowded teeth by age 6–7�❌ Snoring or noisy breathing�❌ Flat cheeks, tired eyes�❌ Dry lips or cracked corners�❌ Long face or weak jawline�❌ Daytime fatigue or hyperactivity�❌ Bedwetting beyond age 5
🛠️ How we help:
• Palatal expansion (RME, MARPE, etc.)�• Aligners, braces or hybrid approach�• Myofunctional therapy�• Functional appliances to guide growth�• Cephs, 3D scans + clinical growth tracking�• ENT collaboration when needed
👶 Your child’s face is full of clues.�Don’t overlook them.
🌱 Early intervention isn’t about “doing braces early” — it’s about gently guiding growth while the body is still adaptable.
📥 Save this post to refer back to�📤 Share with a parent who needs to see this�📩 DM us to book an airway-friendly orthodontic screening
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Why choose The Orthodontic Specialist
- Top 1% Apex Invisalign Provider 2021-2023
- World No.1 Lingual Incognito Provider 2017
- Over 130 5* Google reviews
- International speaker and KOL
- Unrivalled specialist orthodontic expertise
- Competitively priced excellence
- 1st and only Kois Recognized Ortho Specialist
- 0% finance options available
- Superb state-of-the-art practice
- Family-friendly, welcoming environment
- Over 120 5* Google Reviews
- Unrivalled specialist orthodontic expertise
- Highly qualified and experienced team
- Superb state-of-the-art practice
- Exceptional level of treatment and care
- Competitevely priced excellence
- 0% finance options available
- Family-friendly, welcoming environment
Our philosophy
In this video, Dr Steffen Decker, gives an insight into the philosophy at the heart of our practice and all we do.
Patient Testimonial
See our fantastic range of treatments
At ASURA – Longevity Dentistry, through our collaboration with The Orthodontic Specialist, we support early, prevention-focused guidance for children to optimise growth and airway development, while delivering precise, restorative and corrective solutions for adults.
Together, we integrate prevention and correction within a longevity framework — protecting function, enhancing facial harmony, and supporting sustainable health at every stage of life.
Orthodontic referrals
We are more than happy to take referrals from our dental colleagues at other practices. Please get in touch to find out how we can benefit you and your patients with our specialist experience, knowledge and skills.
World-class expertise
Our Practice Principal, Dr Steffen Decker, is one of the world’s leading Clear Aligner and lingual orthodontists and is well-renowned figure in his field.
He has been awarded World No. 1 Lingual Incognito Provider 2017 and he belonged to the Top 1% Apex Invisalign Providers 2021-2023 in Europe, Middle East and North Africa and to the Align Global Faculty. He is the First and only Kois Recognized Specialist in the UK. He is KOL and teaching worldwide.
Our superb modern orthodontic clinic near you
Our stunning practice is as comfortable and welcoming as it looks. Throughout we are trying to tell a story, so that our patients feel comfortable. We have all the latest equipment and facilities available to offer you the very best in orthodontics and children’s dentistry.
