Tori are abnormal growths along the lower or upper jaw, while bruxism is grinding or clenching the teeth, usually during sleep. A connection has been noticed between the two, but does it stand up to scientific examination? Does one lead to the other?

Products from the neem tree are traditionally used in its indigenous country of India for oral hygiene. Now its observed anti-inflammatory properties are being touted for pain treatment, including that caused by TMJ syndrome. What is indicated by the scientific literature and have any reputable human studies been performed?

Pains or aches in the mouth can unfortunately be caused by many different problems, each with its own solution. It takes an experienced dentist to diagnose the cause of mouth pain. Any type of mouth pain warrants a trip to the dentist to determine its source.

Tori or tori mandibulares represent a subject of increasing interest on the Internet. What are they? What causes them? And do people need to worry about them? This article answers these questions.

Sleep Apnea in Children Can Be Cured! The American Association of Pediatrics "Practice Parameters" recently stated that all children should be screened for snoring because of the 70% overlap of snoring and sleep apnea. The numbers are staggering!

You can often be alerted to diseases in your body by being alert to symptoms that first appear in the mouth.

Anti-Aging experts have been saying it for years..."Sleep on your back!!" Not great news for side sleepers. Enter two mothers of invention....Kathy and Kim. As two Registered Nurses with a mutual interest in anti-aging medicine and preventive healt