Let's think about the many aspects of human emotion that are created through the face: 

• We kiss and share intimacy with the face and mouth
• Babies find comfort by stimulating the oral environment through sucking their thumbs and pacifiers 
• Adults seek comfort or simulation through chewing gum, clenching teeth and many other forms of sensation-seeking behaviors that are unique to the needs of the individual
• We communicate emotion through words spoken with lips and tongues
• Our facial expressions can speak more than a thousand words
• We taste the food and drink that brings us joy and comfort

Understanding and recreating these familiar and comfortable sensations in the oral and facial environments are a meaningful part of the wellness model that is shared by Wholistic Orthodontics, ALF Therapy and Havening.

By understanding and harnessing the power of the connections between the oral environment and emotional well-being, Wholistic Orthodontic providers have the unique ability to support emotional health as well as beautiful smiles. 

• Havening touches are applied to the outside of the face, arms and hands
• ALF, SmileLase, BabyLase and Wholistic Orthodontic therapies are applied to the inside of the face through the mouth, lips, cheeks and tongue 

They all harness the power of the cranial nerve and limbic systems to optimize the sensations that make us feel comforted and supported through neuroscience.