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Changes in Chewing Habits Can Deteriorate Dental Implants

A change in the dominant side of chewing can lead to the early deterioration...

Parents Usually Don’t Know When Their Kids Are Vaping

Most parents know or suspect when their child smokes, but they are much more...

How to Prevent Wine-Stained Teeth

As the holidays approach, many folks indulge in more wine than usual—and that could...

Sugar-Free Gum May Prevent Further Caries Development

Chewing sugar-free gum could help reduce the further development of caries in adults and...

Two-Thirds of People Use Their Teeth Improperly

About two out of every three people (65%) frequently use their teeth for tasks...

How You Can Stop the Epidemic of Smaller Jaws

The symptoms of the epidemic of smaller jaws are everywhere. Children are walking around...

Tooth Roots Reveal How Our Ancient Cousins Chewed Their Food

By analyzing the splay and orientation of fossil hominin tooth roots, an international team...

Jaws: The Story of a Hidden Epidemic

There is a serious hidden epidemic that the public health community is just discovering....

Appalachia Sees Disparities in Orthodontic Treatment Completion

Only half of the orthodontia patients in Appalachia can complete their treatment, including braces,...

Botox Relieves Muscle Pain in the Jaw

Botox therapy can provide significant relief with only a mild risk for negative effects...