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July 27, 2020

July 27, 2020

Study: A hidden epidemic of shrinking jaws is behind many orthodontic issues

A hidden epidemic of shrinking jaws is behind many orthodontic and health issues, Stanford researchers say. The shrinking of the human jaw in modern humans is not due to genetics but is a lifestyle disease that can be proactively addressed, according to Stanford researchers. For many of us, orthodontic work – getting fitted with braces, wearing retainers – was just a late-childhood rite of passage. The same went for the pulling […]

September 24, 2020

September 24, 2020

Study: What is Happening to our Jaws?

The Science is clear: They are getting smaller…with consequences. What is happening to our jaws? It’s been happening for 100’s of years now and the causes are multifactorial but they all translate to an increased risk of an array of serious chronic health issues and to profound esthetic issues. The United States is the most overweight country in the world. We have a population that is 38% obese. But, while […]

September 24, 2020

Study: Myofunctional Therapy at RealSmile Dentistry

What is Myofunctional Therapy? Myofunctional Therapy, also known as Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy, is a specialized intervention designed to address Oral Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs). Therapy involves therapeutic oral and facial muscle exercises that are suited to the individual patient’s needs. The exercises are designed to train (or retrain) the correct resting postures of the tongue and lips, swallowing patterns and proper nasal/diaphragm breathing. Oral Myofunctional Disorders (OMD) (Children and Adults) Can […]

June 30, 2021

Study: The Connection Between Asthma And Oral Health

People with asthma are almost one fifth more likely to experience gum disease, a recent study in the Journal of Periodontology reveals. Roughly 235 million people around the globe experience asthma — an inflammatory disease that narrows and inflames the airways, therefore resulting in symptoms like difficulty breathing, wheezing, coughing, and tightening of the chest. This condition can also cause dry mouth, which can lead to plaque buildup and gum disease. If […]

July 17, 2022

Study: The Role of Periodontitis and Periodontal Bacteria in the Onset and Progression of Alzheimer’s Disease

Abstract The evidence of a connection between the peripheral inflammatory processes and neurodegenerative diseases of the central nervous system is becoming more apparent. This review of the related literature highlights the most recent clinical, epidemiological, and in vitro studies trying to investigate possible connections between periodontal bacteria and the onset and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. This review was conducted by searching databases such as PubMed and Scopus using keywords or […]

PHYSIOLOGIC DENTISTRY

The science of aligning the lower jaw in relation to the upper jaw while creating a balanced and relaxed musculature of the head and neck in the process, without any surgery.

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July 27, 2020