Considerations for Eating With TMJ Disorder
What is it like to live with painful eating? Ask any number of the people across the world living with temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. Sadly, this is a regular occurrence for many of them. Anniversary dinners, brunches with their friends, and cozy home cooked meals often lack the same refueling power many others enjoy when […]
Flu Season for Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Cold and flu season is underway. While for many that means an annual flu shot or taking some sick days, for others it might mean something worse. People struggling with the effects of sleep apnea may suffer to an even greater degree. Flu season for sleep apnea sufferers can mean increased difficulty breathing and more […]
Teenage Behavior Changes: Is It Sleep Apnea?
Tracking someone’s behavior changes is something we often do without realizing it. Phrases like “you’re not acting like yourself,” or “someone woke up on the wrong side of the bed,” come to mind. But it can be much more difficult when you’re trying to analyze a teenager. Their fluctuating hormone levels can make it hard […]
3 Factors Affecting Facial Development
The way our face develops can change a lot. Our face represents our identity, self-image, self-esteem, and attractiveness. What factors shape the way we look and what effects do they have? The 3 Contributors Creating beautiful, functional smiles is what dentistry is all about. The foundational elements of a great smile center around the face […]
Less Than Ideal Consequences of Wisdom Teeth
People who don’t have problems when their wisdom teeth come in are few and far between. Why is that? The simple answer is that most people’s mouths aren’t big enough for their full set of adult teeth plus their wisdom teeth. The culprit is often jaw underdevelopment. Smaller Jaws In addition to genetic factors, environmental […]
Disturbances in Sleep Can Disrupt Bone Metabolism
Interruptions to a person’s sleep-wake cycle can prevent their bones from repairing themselves. This has implications for bone health, aging, and the importance of quality sleep. Sleep disorders like sleep apnea are already incredibly powerful as evidenced by the countless other things they can cause and this makes them even more critical. Disturbances in sleep […]
Can Mewing Make Someone More Photogenic?
Ever feel self-conscious about getting a picture taken? If teeth or jaw shape are the issue, mewing may help. Many people have found this exercise as an easy way to find agency in reshaping their face and becoming more photogenic. What Is Mewing? Mewing is the practice of flattening the tongue against the roof of […]
4 Snoring Remedies That Can Be Tried At Home
Snoring can upset and bother spouses and people sleeping in adjacent rooms. It can cause them to lose sleep as a result of the loud noise and snoring can be a sign of something serious for the person doing it. Snoring is a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). To reduce the likelihood that someone […]
The Guide to Full-Face Orthodontics
What is full face orthodontics and who can it benefit? We’ll answer these questions and more in this guide to full-face orthodontics. What is Full-Face Orthodontics? Full-face orthodontics is a method of straightening teeth while also guiding growth of the jaw. Guiding jaw growth is important because the jaw dictates the amount of space available […]
3 Signs Headaches May Come From TMJ Disorder
How many of us have experienced a headache in our lifetime? How about regularly? While many people can get away with writing off their headaches as being a result of being overtired or dehydrated, many others can’t. We’re wired to look for patterns, especially when we’re trying to uncover the cause of our pain or […]