A self-help guide for chronic orofacial pain including temporomandibular disorder
Patients suffering from chronic pain in the face, mouth or jaw can now download a self-help guide proven to benefit them in managing their condition.
Sep 19, 2024
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Musculoskeletal Diseases: News and Research on Jaw Diseases
MeSH tree: C05.500
'A bottomless pit': How out-of-pocket TMJ costs drive patients into debt
Over three decades of relentless pain, Jonna Tallant has tried about every TMJ treatment: mouthguards, six sets of braces, dental crowns and appliances, drugs, physical therapy, Botox, massage, acupuncture, chiropractic care, ...
Jul 17, 2024
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'Tech neck' is a pain in more than just the neck
The typical average adult head weighs approximately 10–12 pounds. But did you know that bending it forward at a 45-degree angle to look at a cellphone or tablet can dramatically increase your chances to have "tech neck?"
Apr 17, 2024
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'AGGA' inventor testifies his dental device was not meant for temporomandibular joint disorder or sleep apnea
A Tennessee dentist who has been sued by multiple temporomandibular joint disorder and sleep apnea patients over an unproven dental device he invented has said under oath that he never taught dentists to use the device for ...
Jan 4, 2024
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Q & A: Cleft lip and palate repair
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I'm pregnant with my second child. During the 20-week anatomy scan, my obstetrician detected my baby has a cleft lip. Does this mean my baby also has a cleft palate? How and when is a cleft lip or cleft ...
Dec 27, 2023
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Tips for maintaining good oral health when it's easy to be tempted by sweet treats and drinks
Whether it's a cup of punch at a New Year's party or a slice of cake at another holiday gathering, sweet treats can be tempting—but they can also have a significant impact on your oral health, according to Tufts experts.
Dec 21, 2023
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New syndrome may be affecting babies exposed to fentanyl
Doctors report they are seeing what they think is a new syndrome in babies who are exposed to fentanyl while in the womb.
Dec 10, 2023
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Early cleft palate surgery found to give better speech results
According to a new international study, cleft palate surgery at the age of 6 months provides better conditions for speech and language development compared to surgery at 12 months. The results were published in the New England ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Why grinding your teeth might not always be a bad thing
According to the Council of Dentists of Spain, bruxism is the dental diagnosis that has increased the most since the pandemic, almost quadrupling. In fact, its incidence among the population has gone from 6% to 23%.
Sep 21, 2023
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Earlier cleft palate surgery linked with better outcomes in children
Early surgery for isolated cleft palate repair is more likely to achieve a successful outcome, according to an international study of newborn babies from across Europe and South America.
Aug 30, 2023
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