http://www.knowyourteeth.com Latest Factoid of the Week en-us Copyright 1996-2012 Academy of General Dentistry http://backend.userland.com/rss Fri, 3 Feb 2012 05:50:09 CST http://www.knowyourteeth.com 129 100 Veneers are an excellent alternative to crowns in many situations. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=300&aid=1201 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST The slightest change in a musicion's mouth—be it the position of their teeth, tongue, or jaw—can significantly impact the way they play their instruments. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=300&aid=3167 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST While most people focus to some degree on their appearance, those with Body Dysmorphic Disorder are obsessed with their perceived flaws. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=300&aid=1200 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST The reason cosmetic dentistry is experiencing a boom is that baby boomers want to preserve their youthful appearance. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=300&aid=1197 Thu, 1 Dec 2011 00:00:00 CST Trauma to the jaw or jaw joint sometimes plays a role in TMD, but in most cases the cause of the disorder is unknown. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=T&iid=334&aid=1351 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST A study of 120 patients with Lyme disease revealed that about 75 percent of patients reported pain in the chewing muscles. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=T&iid=334&aid=1348 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST Research reveals TMD may be related to fibromyalgia, a chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue disorder that causes pain in the muscles, ligaments and tendons. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=T&iid=334&aid=1346 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST The muscle pain and spasms associated with TMD are often compared to that of a "charley horse" in a runner's leg. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=T&iid=334&aid=1344 Tue, 1 Nov 2011 00:00:00 CST If left untreated, orthodontic problems can result in tooth decay, gum disease, headaches and earaches, as well as speaking, biting or chewing problems. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=O&iid=322&aid=1304 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST About 1 million Americans and Canadians over the age of 18 wear braces. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=O&iid=322&aid=1303 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST Alternative orthodontic treatments have long been available but may not always be as comprehensive as orthodontics. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=O&iid=322&aid=1301 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST A person with a long, narrow face is more likely to have problems breathing through his or her nose. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=O&iid=322&aid=1302 Sat, 1 Oct 2011 00:00:00 CST Prematurely born babies can expect to have dental complications as they grow older. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=296&aid=1184 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST When chewing sugar-free gum, the chewing motion helps produce saliva, which helps clean teeth. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=296&aid=1176 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST By age 19, tooth decay affects nearly 70 percent of America's children. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=296&aid=1189 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST Though breast milk and most ready-to-feed formulas contain infant-safe fluoride levels, parents must be careful with concentrate formulas that require adding water. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=C&iid=296&aid=1187 Thu, 1 Sep 2011 00:00:00 CST More than 80 million people suffer from chronic halitosis, or bad breath. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=H&iid=306&aid=1254 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST Chemicals called ketones are the primary source of bad breath in those dieting. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=H&iid=306&aid=1253 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST Bad breath while traveling happens when the salivary glands slow down the production of saliva, which allows bacteria to grow inside the mouth and bad breath to develop. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=H&iid=306&aid=1252 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST A common reason for bad breath is post-nasal drip, which coats the back area of the tongue with bacteria-rich mucous. http://www.knowyourteeth.com/infobites/abc/article/?abc=H&iid=306&aid=3192 Mon, 1 Aug 2011 00:00:00 CST