Do you feel young, but look older than your years? Does your face appear hollowed, sunken or drawn despite your age? These can be very common symptoms of missing or crooked teeth. If you are missing teeth, have crooked teeth, or have broken or chipped teeth, you could be prematurely […]
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For the 22 million Americans with sleep apnea, getting a good night’s sleep is hard enough. For the roughly 30 percent of people who have both sleep apnea and the co-morbid condition insomnia, getting a good night’s sleep is nearly impossible. Known as COMISA (co-morbid insomnia and sleep apnea), the […]
For patients with temporomandibular joint dysfunction, the pain that radiates throughout the upper body from the condition can be debilitating. From jaw stiffness and clenching to bruxism and broken teeth, the pain of temporomandibular joint dysfunction doesn’t just stay in the jaw. It can affect other areas of the body, […]
The many systems of our body may be more connected than we realize. Hormones can affect the skin just as stress can affect sleep and temporomandibular joint dysfunction can affect hearing. But a recent study by Queen’s University in Belfast, Ireland, has revealed that poor oral health can contribute to […]
With more than 18 million people undergoing both invasive and minimally invasive plastic surgery procedures in 2018 alone, it’s safe to say that cosmetic injectables such as Botox are increasing in popularity. Botox is a popular cosmetic injectable that freezes the muscles in your face, smoothing wrinkles temporarily and creating […]