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Fluoride is an important nutrient to help protect children’s teeth from decay. Making sure kids get enough fluoride exposure, especially topical fluoride such as fluoride toothpaste, can help reduce their cavity risk significantly. However, exposure to too much fluoride can lead to tooth problems, too. Fluorosis is a tooth problem caused by consuming too much […]

The successful diagnosis and treatment of temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD) is a challenge. However, in many cases, we can overcome this challenge using scientific tools to assess the state of your jaw system, including the motion of your jaw, the function of the joint, and the activity of the muscles. The latter is

An international pageant called Smile of Universe just announced its winners. These winners, called the First, Second, and Third Smile of Universe, respectively, were chosen from an international pool of applicants, who went through multiple rounds of voting by both the public and a small panel of judges. The odd title of the contest is

Teenagers as a group have a tendency to be less than diligent in their oral health habits. Brushing and flossing can both fall by the wayside. When coupled with a tendency to snack on more sugary treats and enjoy damaging beverages like soda and energy drinks, teens can experience significantly diminished oral health. The challenge

Sleep apnea is not an easy condition to diagnose and treat. If it were, we wouldn’t have an epidemic of undiagnosed and untreated sleep apnea in this country. Unfortunately, the challenge of treating sleep apnea can be made even harder by the indifference or ignorance of doctors. Many people with clear symptoms of sleep apnea

Everybody experiences some degree of tension in their lives. Unfortunately, for many people tension turns into headaches. And those headaches can dramatically undercut your productivity. They can make it hard, if not impossible, to do the things that you need to do or want to do on a daily basis. If you are experiencing tension

In a recent survey, workers listed the cost of dental care as the main reason they’re stressed about their oral health. Although the source is dubious, the insight is likely correct. Fortunately, there are many ways to reduce the cost of dental care, including our REconomy Dental Savings Plan, which covers the basic concerns everyone

According to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), sodas account for about 20% of all beverages consumed by children and teens, despite the fact that overall sugary drink consumption is declining. This has dramatic consequences for their oral health, both as children and as adults. Recent Beverage Survey The report

A new study looking at the evolution of the temporomandibular joint shows that it’s mostly the size of the animal and not its diet that determines the shape, size, and strength of the jaw. Researchers hope that this will give us insight into temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ or TMD), helping to improve diagnosis and treatment.

Getting a full night’s sleep is critical to being alert and productive during the day. But for many of us, staying asleep can be hard. You might find yourself waking up many times during the night. You might think that this is related to many different causes, but underlying all these causes could be sleep