The Devastation of Untreated Bruxism
Bruxism – teeth grinding or clenching – can have a significant negative impact on your overall oral health. Many of our patients suffer from various symptoms of the condition. However, a number of individuals may [...]
Tongue-Tie in the News: Hero Dentist Cures Speechless Boy in Texas
In a recent post I discussed tongue-tie as a red flag that parents should be on the watch for in their children. The lingual frenulum is the band of tissue that connects the tongue to [...]
Please, Please, Please: Don’t Buy Direct-to-Consumer Aligners!
It’s been about a year since Invisalign’s patent rights have expired, which means you may have noticed a lot more clear aligner companies on the market. If you search alternatives to Invisalign, you’ll see a [...]
Common Problems in Infancy that Affect Oral Health
I’ve written before about mouth breathing in children, as well as OSA in children, but there’s a lot more to the story than just breathing. Many very common conditions and behaviors that happen in infancy [...]
Hacking Better Sleep – Light, Screens, and Circadian Rhythms
If you’ve ever suffered a power outage that lasted into the night, you’ve probably found yourself going to bed earlier than usual. You may have thought it had something to do with there being less [...]