Dentistry
Obstructive sleep apnea tied to weaker bones and teeth in adults
Obstructive sleep apnea may be linked to low bone mineral density in adults, according to University at Buffalo-led research.
Jan 30, 2023
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News tagged with orthodontic treatment
Dentistry
Finite element analysis of orthodontic relapse in different maxillary arch form
Orthodontic relapse is fairly common; however, the mechanisms between relapse and the dental arch form remain unclear. The purpose of the study described in a new article in the BIO Integration journal was to establish three-dimensional ...
Nov 15, 2021
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Dentistry
Orthodontics not correlated with future happiness in study
Australian researchers have found that having braces doesn't equate to happiness later in life, which may lead parents to question if orthodontics are worth the pain.
Jun 13, 2019
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Dentistry
Orthodontics no guarantee of long-term oral health
A commonly held belief among the general public is orthodontic treatment will prevent future tooth decay. Research undertaken at the University of Adelaide has found that this is not the case.
Jan 18, 2019
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Dentistry
How did orthodontists sell orthodontics?
Why do Canadians, especially younger Canadians, have such straight, white teeth? Why are so many parents and so many adults willing to invest in expensive orthodontic treatment?
Nov 9, 2018
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Dentistry
DIY teeth-straightening: don't try this at home
(HealthDay)—An orthodontist recalled a patient who devised her own means of straightening two wayward teeth.
Mar 3, 2017
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Dentistry
'You can always look better' – On norms and ideals in dental care
The dental care industry spends a lot of time on supporting young people as they get through their often long and difficult orthodontic treatment, often financed by the government dental care system, despite it being for ...
Nov 13, 2015
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Dentistry
Chalky teeth: A silent epidemic damaging 1 in 6 children's teeth
Melbourne researchers call on parents, dentists and other health professionals to act to save children's teeth.
Aug 26, 2013
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Ophthalmology
New technique shows promise in restoring near vision without glasses
By middle age, most people have age-related declines in near vision (presbyopia) requiring bifocals or reading glasses. An emerging technique called hyperopic orthokeratology (OK) may provide a new alternative for restoring ...
Apr 1, 2013
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Ophthalmology
'OK' contact lenses work by flattening front of cornea, not the entire cornea
A contact lens technique called overnight orthokeratology (OK) brings rapid improvement in vision for nearsighted patients. Now a new study shows that OK treatment works mainly by flattening the front of the cornea, reports ...
Mar 4, 2013
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