The mouth is the Gateway to the Total Wellness
Recently, I attended a course offered by Vivos Therapeutics, which provided a paradigm shift in the treatment of Sleep Breathing Disorder (SBD). SBD comprises a spectrum of breathing disruption during sleep from Obstructive Sleep Hypopnea (OSH) to more severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). SBD can happen in infants to adults alike. Patients with SBD can have extensive and long-lasting effects…
Affinity Dental Care: Family, Cosmetic, and Wellness
I recently received an email from an acquaintance asking for my opinion on his recent emergency dental visit with a dentist he had never previously met before. He felt that the dentist was more interested in upselling their dentistry than the wellbeing of their patients which really bothered him. First of all, I do not want us, as dental professionals,…
Hidden Cavities: Detection and Treatment
It is not easy to detect hidden dental caries in a routine examination with a mouth mirror and a dental explorer. The appearance of the teeth can be normal looking with no cavities or holes visible. Even when a sharp explorer probes the teeth for cavities, the explore can feel no sticky pits or fissures. Caries, however, are hidden underneath…
Bruxism or Teeth Grinding: Factors, Treatments and Prevention
Bruxism or teeth grinding and clenching when you are awake or when you are asleep. Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. Occasional teeth grinding does not usually cause harm. Once teeth grinding occurs regularly, It can endanger your oral health, aggravate the jaw's temporomandibular joint, and increase your risk of suffering from headaches, ear…
What is Clear Aligner Treatment?
Clear Aligner treatment, also known as invisible braces, is a method of orthodontic treatment. It consists of a series of clear, custom-made removable aligners that sequentially move the teeth to improve aesthetic appearance and bite function. Compared to traditional wires and brackets, clear aligners are comfortable, removable, and discreet. Who would benefit from clear aligner treatment? Evidence indicates that 3…
Vitamin D and dental cavities
There are 13 vitamins: Vitamin A, B (8 varieties), C, D, E, K. They have essential roles in keeping our bodies in good shape. Among them, Vitamin D plays a vital role in regulating the absorption of calcium and phosphorous. It is a fat-soluble compound. Getting a sufficient amount of vitamin D is essential for normal growth and development of…
Clear Aligner and Class II Cross-elastics
I am recently helping a ten-year-old male achieve a perfect smile with a clear aligner (similar to Invisalign). His dental development is about 2 to 3 years ahead of his age based on the average North American tooth eruption pattern for males. His dental malocclusion diagnosis was: class II occlusion subdivision left with severe crowding in his upper and lower…