To find out whether misuse of dental hygiene, in terms of certain dental habits, may facilitate the spread of COVID-19 among cohabiting individuals
While oral appliances such as splints and bite guards are the most common treatment for facial pain from temporomandibular disorders (TMD), patients rate them as less helpful than self-care treatments, such as jaw exercises or warm compresses, finds a new study by researchers at NYU College of Dentistry. The study, published in the journal Clinical…
The dentist’s office can be an overwhelming place even for those without any pre-existing conditions; for people who can be adversely affected by overstimulation of the senses, that challenge is magnified. Sensory over-responsivity is a common symptom for both adults and children diagnosed with developmental disorders, of which there are over 6 million in the USA according to Disability Justice.