The wrong positioning and function of the tongue can affect the facial growth pattern
Orofacial musculature plays a pivotal role in maintaining a balance in positioning of the teeth. The wrong position or improper functioning of the tongue muscles and any imbalance which occurs in this, results in malocclusion, or the imperfect positioning of the teeth when the jaws are closed. This
Millions of Sleep Apnea Machines Recalled Over Potential Cancer Risk
Millions of breathing machines used to treat sleep apnea have been recalled due to testing showing that the machine causes users to inhale cancer-causing toxins. Philips Dreamstation, a CPAP machine that was recalled, uses sound dampening foam that may degrade into particles and off-gas chemicals th
Periodontally Accelerated Osteogenic Orthodontics—results that last
In a preliminary study of the Stability of the mandibular dental arch following periodontally accelerated osteogenic orthodontics therapy (PAOO), it concluded that PAOO therapy resulted in significantly greater improvements during the orthodontic retention period, as judged using the ABO-Objective G
Alternatives to CPAP
More than 18 million American adults have obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which can cause breathing cessation during sleep or abrupt awakenings accompanied by shortness of breath.
Sleep Disorders Among People With Migraine
Typically, headaches caused by sleep apnea are called morning headaches. They start when you wake up and tend to improve over a few hours. They can look like tension headaches or migraines. In one study, 20% of people diagnosed with sleep apnea had morning headaches. According to the American Migrai
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