Mouth & Upper Airway

‘DAYLY’ Debuts AM/PM Toothpaste

The oral wellness system features distinct morning and nighttime formulas with ingredients like magnesium and L-theanine. Should it be incorporated into the bedtime routine?

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UFC Taps Mouth Tape Brand as Official Sleep Aid Partner

The company becomes the official sleep aid partner of UFC, gaining exclusive rights to promote mouth tape, nose strips, and sleep masks at major UFC events and broadcasts.

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This Dental Device Was Sold to Fix Patients’ Jaws. Lawsuits Claim It Wrecked Their Teeth.

10,000+ adults tried a device that they were advised would grow their jaws to "cure" sleep apnea and other disorders. Evidence emerges the device wrecked their teeth and did not cure their sleep disorder or TMJ.

AAO-HNS Recommends Nasal Valve Repair to Improve Obstruction Symptoms

Apr 19, 2023 | Academies & Associations, In-Office Procedures, Mouth & Upper Airway, Nasal Surgery

Failure to perform nasal valve repair, when indicated, is a common cause of incomplete symptom resolution for patients with nasal obstruction and nasal valve dysfunction, according to the academy’s new position statement.

FDA Evaluates ‘Safety Concerns’ Over Dental Devices Featured in KHN-CBS Investigation

Apr 3, 2023 | Mouth & Upper Airway, Therapy Devices

The FDA says it’s aware of reports of serious complications linked to the devices—which are purported to treat certain conditions including sleep apnea—and asked that patients and healthcare providers report any complications.

FDA Looks Into Dental Device After KHN-CBS News Investigation of Patient Harm

Mar 16, 2023 | FDA, Mouth & Upper Airway, Therapy Devices

In the wake of an investigation into a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients, the FDA has begun looking into the product, the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, according to a former agency official.

Candid AirwayRx Orthodontics Aligner Is Designed for Use with Obstructive Sleep Apnea Therapies

Oct 28, 2022 | Mouth & Upper Airway, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

With AirwayRx, clinicians can deliver aesthetic finishes to their obstructive sleep apnea patients without having to work against the treatment philosophy of their clear aligner company, according to Candid.

How Common Is Bruxism in People Who Snore?

Aug 19, 2022 | Mouth & Upper Airway, Snoring

New findings on the prevalence and risk factors of bruxism in adults with primary snoring provide a foundation for dentists, sleep physicians, and others to recognize sleep bruxism and evaluate treatments.

Sleep Disturbances Common in Patients Who Recovered from COVID

Jun 6, 2022 | Mouth & Upper Airway, Race/Ethnicity

“Sleep difficulties are are highly prevalent and debilitating symptoms reported in patients with post-acute sequealae of COVID-19.”

Do Orthodontic Extractions Lead to Sleep-Disordered Breathing?

Apr 12, 2022 | Breathing Disorders, Curated, Mouth & Upper Airway

RDH: Speculation has been rife about a causative relationship between extractions for orthodontics and sleep-disordered breathing, says a registered dental hygienist.

Mouth Taping During Sleep Goes Viral on TikTok

Mar 8, 2022 | Curated, Mouth & Upper Airway

CNET: Wellness creator @lexfiish has over 4.5 million views on her mouth tape TikTok, which says will help wearers get deeper sleep.

Cranio Journal Editor Steps Down, Names Dental Sleep Medicine Practitioner As Replacement

Jan 31, 2022 | Academies & Associations, Mouth & Upper Airway, Oral Appliances

The CRANIO Journal was founded in 1982 by Riley Lunn, DDS, who has also served as editor-in-chief from its founding.

The Human Neck Is a Mistake of Evolution

Oct 21, 2021 | Curated, Mouth & Upper Airway

Salon: Sleep apnea is a consequence of too many adaptations “stuffed” into our neck, argues a writer with a PhD in history.

Tongue Exercises & Surgery Promoted as Helpful for Sleep Apnea, But Evidence is Scant

Sep 12, 2021 | Curated, Mouth & Upper Airway, Obstructive Sleep Apnea

Undark: Myofunctional therapy and tongue-tie surgeries are increasingly promoted as a treatment for the many ailments attributed to poor tongue posture in adults.