Doctors

Collaboration with physicians is key to the success of dental sleep medicine. In order to be an effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, oral appliance therapy relies upon cooperation between board-certified sleep medicine physicians and qualified dentists who have the necessary knowledge and technical skill to provide high-quality care for

Fast food has become a staple of modern eating. When your patients have a busy schedule, it is so much easier for them to hit the drive-through than prepare something fresh at home. Unfortunately, fast food is not the healthiest option, and you should discuss it with your patients. Not

Soda habits among kids and adults in the U.S. are still going strong: About two-thirds of children and half of adults report drinking at one least one sugar-sweetened beverage a day, two new reports find. One report focused on children and teens ages 2 to 19; it found that 63

We know and love our toothbrushes as the tools that kick plaque to the curb, help keep cavities at bay (with the help of fluoride toothpaste, of course) and freshen our breath. But what else can we learn about them? Read on for some toothbrush facts. When selecting your toothbrush,

Nail Biting The habit: This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. “Placing your jaw for long periods of time in a protruding position can place pressure on it, which is associated with jaw dysfunction,” says Dr. Ruchi Sahota. The solution: Bitter-tasting nail polishes, stress reduction and setting small, realistic goals can help.