Understanding and Recognizing Mouth Breathing
How can you explain to your patients the need to breath through the nose, not the mouth? This article offers research-based information to help clinicians...
Trisha O'Hehir | 1 year ago ›
Non-Surgical Intervention To Open an Airway
Dr. Courtney Lavigne is proof that opening up an airway without surgery is possible and tremendously impactful.
Courtney Lavigne | 1 year ago ›
The Tongue's Role In Pediatric Sleep Disorders and Skeletal Growth and Development
Airway issues often begin in adolescence, so recognizing the signs early on is critical. This article describes the role of the tongue in such issues.
Rebecca Bockow | 1 year ago ›
Bite Records For a MAD In the Digital World
Dr. Kevin Kwiecien discusses advantages of taking digital bite records for mandibular advancement devices and steps for how to perfect this simple art.
Kevin Kwiecien | 1 year ago ›
A Return Worth Investing In For Your Dental Career
What's the true value of investing in continuing education and seminars like Airway Prosthodontics? Dr. Jeff Rouse breaks it down.
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›
Punishment For "Needing" a MAD: Condemned To Suboptimal Treatment?
Treatment planning for patients with a mandibular advancement device involves a lot of complexities and compromises.
Kevin Kwiecien | 1 year ago ›
Should Dentists Recommend Wearing Dentures During Sleep?
Years of research have shown the risks of wearing dentures to sleep, but its major airway benefits are worth considering.
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›
Defining Hypopnea: What's In a Number?
Developing a solid understanding and definition of hypopnea is key to strengthening links between medicine and dentistry.
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›
Nasal Breathing: Keystone to Oral and Systemic Health
Mouth breathing can have significant impacts on a patient's oral and systemic health.
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›
Orthodontics: A Link To Health and Wellness?
Studies suggest that orthodontic treatment goes far beyond function and esthetics and may play into patients' overall physical and mental health.
Jeffrey Rouse | 1 year ago ›