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Smile And The Whole World Smiles With You
Well, maybe not always, but it can change how you feel. I recently stumbled across a Scientific American (Sept. 2009) article entitled; Smile! It Could Make You Happier. This article points out, as we all know, we smile because we … Continue reading
The Science and Art of Neandertal Teeth (Slide Show)
David Frayer, a client at the Gatti Studio is a paleoanthropologist at the University of Kansas whose research has long focused on the evolution of fossil Europeans. Teeth have become an important part of his work and following is a link to an … Continue reading
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Simple Jaw Exercises Can Decrease TMJ Problems
Sleep Appliances and Jaw Exercises In the December 2011 issue of Sleep and Breathing there is an article, “Mandibular Exercises Improve Mandibular Advancement Device Therapy For Obstructive Sleep Apnea”, which I think could be beneficial to many of our current Sleep … Continue reading
Bad Breath And Tongue Scraping
Concerned about overall health, oral health or just worried about bad breath? Tongue cleaning on a daily basis is important for all of the aforementioned. The tongue collects an unbelievable number of living and rotting organisms as well as infected … Continue reading
AirFloss – What Is It And Does It Work?
AirFloss is a new piece of dental hygiene technology for cleaning between your teeth that has recently been introduced by Phillips, the maker of Sonicare. The device works by delivering a rapid burst of air and water droplets designed to … Continue reading
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Stop the snoring and maintain the bite
For individuals who wear a night time appliance for the prevention of snoring and/or obstructive sleep apnea one of my major concerns has always been change occurring to the bite. When the lower jaw is held in a forward position … Continue reading
Dentistry and the use of Lasers
Lasers have been used in dentistry for decades. Many different types of lasers with various wavelengths have been adapted for oral use. Today dental lasers can be broadly divided into two groups; those for use on hard tissue (teeth and … Continue reading
Thoughts from the Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine meeting
Last week I attended the 20th anniversary meeting of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine. The three day event was, as usual, filled with great interaction and presentations. I have to tell you that listening to scientific research is … Continue reading
Twice A Day – Really?
You have long heard, “Brush your teeth after every meal,” or “Brush your teeth twice a day.” Is any of this based on fact or is it just something your mother told you to do. Well, there are several answers … Continue reading
Great Information
Recently, I was given a copy of a newsletter, HEART, which is put out by Saint Luke’s Cardiovascular Consultants and is written by James H. O’Keefe, M.D. I have to tell you that I found every article to be well written … Continue reading