By: Emily Cronkleton
A Ukrainian doctor, Konstantin Buteyko, created the Buteyko breathing technique (BBT) in the 1950s. This therapeutic breathing method uses breath retention exercises to control the speed and volume of your breath. This helps you to learn to breathe more slowly, calmly, and effectively.... read more
Nov
By: Katherine Reynolds Lewis
If your kid still wakes up in the middle of the night or is irritable during the day, they may have an underlying breathing issue. Treatment can help them get the rest they need.... read more
Oct
By: Danielle Pacheco
Diabetes affects more than 30 million people1 in the U.S. and is the seventh leading cause of death2. The most common form of diabetes, type 2 diabetes3, is a chronic disease that develops due to insulin resistance.... read more
Oct
By: Adda Bjarnadottir
If you’ve been considering not breastfeeding your new baby, you’re probably inundated with information. It’s a personal decision only you can make, but the benefits are seemingly endless... read more
Sep
By: Danielle Dresden
Silent reflux is a condition in which stomach acid causes throat discomfort, especially behind the breastbone in the middle of the trunk.... read more
Sep
By: Jacquelyn Cafasso
Breathing provides your body with the oxygen it needs to survive. It also allows you to release carbon dioxide and waste.... read more
Sep
By: Shirley Gutkowski
Shirley Gutkowski explains why nose breathing is pretty important. Don't be shy about suggesting taping the mouth to help someone achieve healthy breathing.... read more
Sep
By: Shirley Gutkowski
Shirley Gutkowski, RDH, shares the story of two pediatric patients who visited an oral-systemic dental practice. One patient received a fluoride varnish application, while the other’s misbehavior and oral health led to a suspicion of obstructive sleep apnea and several referrals.... read more
Sep
By: Licia Coceani Paskay
Studies published in the last decade suggest that chewing (or mastication) and other chewing-like activities such as biting, clenching and bruxing, are involved in regulating bone growth, development and maintenance, reducing stress, increasing attention, contributing to better cognition, stabilizing the temporomandibular joint (TMJ), flagging a possible obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), clearing the oral cavity and allowing the absorption of foods more efficiently.... read more
Sep
By: RDH magazine
Babies are born with the need and desire to suck. However, nonnutritive sucking with pacifiers and digits can have harmful effects including malocclusion, orofacial abnormalities, and myofunctional disorders.... read more
Sep
By: Danielle Pacheco
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder1 (ADHD) is a disorder that begins in childhood and encompasses symptoms of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms interfere with functioning at school, at work, and in social situations. ADHD is present in approximately 5% of children2, and it is more common in boys. For a majority of people the disorder continues into adulthood, though careful managing can greatly improve quality of life for people with ADHD.... read more
Aug
By: Rachael Combe
Nothing helped—until one day my dentist told me I had the so-called "young, thin, beautiful women's sleep disorder."... read more
Aug
By: Urology Care Foundation
When children urinate without control while they sleep, it is called nocturnal enuresis. It's also known as bedwetting. Most children can control their bladder during the day and night by the age of 4. About 10% of children age 6 or 7 still can't stay dry, as they have day or nighttime "accidents." If a child experiences bladder control problems during sleep after the age of 7, it's worth looking into. Your health care provider can help.... read more
Aug
By: Elise Chahine
If you regularly wake up feeling less than well-rested or struggle to stay awake during the day, you may have a sleep disorder. Disorders such as insomnia, excessive daytime sleepiness, and sleep apnea all disrupt sleep and can have serious consequences if left untreated. Obstructive sleep apnea affects 2% to 9% of adults. However, researchers speculate that the majority of adults with sleep apnea go undiagnosed.... read more
Aug
By: Andrea Harris and Sue Cotey
Do you snore? Do you feel fatigued every day? Do you wake up frequently throughout the night? It may be that the shallow breathing or breaks in breathing caused by sleep apnea are the reason. If you have diabetes, it is critical to manage your sleep apnea.... read more
Aug
