OROFACIAL PAIN, HEADACHE AND SLEEP BLOG

Could a simple swab of saliva predict cancer?

The eyes may be the window to the soul, but could saliva be a snapshot of your overall health? Researchers at University of California,...

Wait Grinding Your Teeth Can Change The Shape of Your Face?!

Yes! You read that correctly. Hold on, Hold on. I'm confused. Okay, let me explain. Like every area of your body, your face is lined by...

Could snoring cause you to gain weight?

Snoring and weight gain? How can they possibly be related? Surprisingly or not, snoring may be attributed to obesity, yet at the same...

Everything tastes funny: Tips to Help with Taste Alterations

Does food taste differently than you expect it to taste? Sometimes, cancer therapies may result in taste alterations. These alterations...

Are Women More Likely to Suffer from Orofacial Pain?

Interestingly, orofacial pain sufferers are predominantly women. Why? We don't completely understand, but one proposed theory relates to...

How Should You Care For Your Teeth After a Transplant?

After undergoing a solid organ or stem cell transplant, when is the ideal time to return back to the dentist? Ideally, except for...

The Scoop on Very Hot Drinks and Cancer

Lately, the link between very hot drinks and cancer has been a HOT topic of discussion. Do hot drinks cause cancer? What about coffee?...

Can a Dentist Treat Headaches?

Going to the dentist to treat my headaches? What? I know what you are thinking. The dentist just treats teeth, how could a dentist help...

Lauren Levi DMD MS