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That’s right, your teeth have living inner cores which make them function as individual organs. Though we focus mostly on the outside enamel of a tooth, there are several layers to teeth, each with its own important functions. Tooth enamel protects the inner more fragile areas of teeth. Because it is not made of living […]

What might seem like a harmless or even cute habit, is anything but. How we breathe can impact tooth and jaw structures, speech, sleep quality, mood, and even facial development. Let’s take a deeper look: An open mouth posture does not allow the tongue to rest in the upper palate, leading to further underdevelopment of […]

Besides helping you to taste, speak, swallow, and chew, your tongue also has a huge impact on the shape of your face. Oral resting posture refers to what your tongue is doing when you are not speaking, eating, or drinking. When at rest, oral position should be as follows: Lips together Teeth slightly parted Tongue […]

Gum disease starts with bacteria and plaque build up on your teeth, which extends into your gums. Though the mouth bacteria of a person with diabetes may be the same as someone without diabetes, a person with diabetes has a greater inflammatory response to the bacteria. Additionally, gum disease can make it increasingly difficult for […]

When there is less volume in the airways, pressure goes up. This increase in airway pressure is the definition of Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS). Though the increase in pressure is an issue in itself, it is merely a response to the decrease in volume. Narrowing in the airways increases the effort needed to breathe. […]