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Orthodontics Are for Everyone

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

Do you already have a perfect smile, complete with Hollywood-straight teeth? Don’t assume all is well, according to dentists and orthodontists. That’s because, despite looks, even the straightest-looking teeth can...

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New Study Reveals Top Contenders for TMJ Disorder Relief

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

A recent study was conducted to find new ways to bring some relief to sufferers of an increasingly common joint disorder. Temporomandibular joint disorder (or TMJD for short) is a...

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Prevent Oral Cancer This Summer

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

The data are in and it doesn’t look good: Skin cancer rates are on the incline. In fact, here in the United States, non-melanoma skin cancer rates skyrocketed by 77...

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Proper Oral Care Still Necessary Post-Braces

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

There are many reasons to undergo orthodontic treatment, from simply wanting a straighter smile to needing treatment for temporomandibular joint disorders or to eliminate a bad bite. With all these...

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TMJ Disorder Sleeping Positions

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

Sleep. We all need it, and no matter how much we get we always seem to want more. But for some of us, sleep isn’t so easy to come by....

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All About Mouth Guards

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

Picture this: You’re finally getting treatment for your TMJ disorder. You’ve been prescribed neuromuscular orthodontic treatment, but Dr. George has prescribed you not one but two different mouth guards –...

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Temporomandibular Joint Disorder and Diabetes

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

If you have both diabetes and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder, you probably are well aware of how painful and troublesome both conditions can be on their own. Together it can...

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Misinformation About TMJ Makes National News

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

When New Orleans Saints coach Sean Payton’s team missed their chance to attend the 2019 Super Bowl, fans of his rival team, the Carolina Panthers, decided to play a prank...

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Can Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections TMJD?

Last modified: April 11th, 2024

Many patients suffering from the pain and stiffness that often accompanies temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder are willing to do just about anything to find relief. Unfortunately, though well worth the...

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Children’s Oral Health Linked to Adult Problems

Last modified: August 5th, 2020

A recent study conducted by the Research Centre of Applied and Preventive Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Turku in Turku, Finland, has found that children who experience oral infections...

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