Because November is TMJ Awareness Month, let’s talk about Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD), a painful condition that hinders an individual’s productivity, comfort, and overall quality of life. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects your jaw to your skull, and plays a crucial role in everyday functions such as talking, chewing, and breathing. But when the TMJ […]
Happy Halloween! Today, you’re probably preoccupied with eerie events, wicked wassails, spooky surprises, and tricks and treats. Tomorrow, however, is a day to focus on wellness. Autumn is a time of change, the start of a new school year, and the end of lazy summer days. It’s the season in which many people renew their
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The pursuit of a chiseled jawline and overall facial fitness has gained a lot of traction with Gen Z lately. As Callie Holtermann pointed out in her article for the New York Times, “Young men are buying ‘Facial Fitness’ chewing gum that promises to bulk up their jawlines. But dentists say the products are not
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The human touch, also referred to as bedside manner in the fields of health, is an art that will increase in value as new technologies integrate into our lives at an accelerating pace. On July 30, an AI dental technology company called Perceptive announced the completion of the world’s first fully automated dental procedure on
Layoffs and unemployment can have a profound effect on the oral health of displaced workers. Stable employment contributes to early intervention for dental problems. However, once steady income streams and benefits disappear, people are less likely to prioritize regular dental visits to save costs – they’re also more likely to engage in unhealthy habits that