The Mouth Brain Connection Dr. Steven Lin

If you’re looking for treatment for crooked teeth or a misaligned bite then orthodontic specialists may help. For children, orthodontists can help align teeth during developmental periods. For adults orthodontics may be implemented with techniques like Invisalign or lingual braces. Orthodontic specialists can use a variety of techniques and philosophies that apply to treatment they recommend. Recently, advances in technology and understanding of how the developing jaw influenc...

PCOS is the most common cause of infertility in women, affecting between 10% and 18% of women of childbearing age. If you suffer from PCOS or infertility, falling pregnant can be a difficult journey. While we have seen links between conditions like gum disease and PCOS, the role of diet and fertility is one that doesn’t get discussed often. Those with a PCOS diagnosis, should you be looking at strategies on how to cure PCOS permanently? What is PCOS? PCOS (Polycystic Ovari...

Is that statement true . . . Can Sleep Apnea kill you?Are you or a loved one struggling with snoring or grinding your teeth while asleep? These symptoms could indicate an issue with your airway function linked to your jaw. The relationship between sleep apnea and sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) isn't clear yet, with various studies unable to conclude whether they are connected or occur independently.People with sleep apnea often suffer from sleep bruxism, and it is hypothesized that our mouth ...

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? Parents know, that getting kids to sleep isn’t easy. It's hard to track how much sleep they Need.Uncovering sleep issues is crucial. A quarter of kids suffer sleep problems, potentially affecting their lifelong health and learning.Sleep quantity matters, but so does quality – poor sleep could signal disorders. Sleep troubles may stem from airway and breathing issues, impacting speech and dental health.Watch for these signs:Bedtime resistance, night waking, or very...

Ever considered how your oral health might be indicative of something much bigger? Serious conditions such as heart disease, auto-immune disorders, and even Alzheimer's Dementia may have deeper roots than traditionally recognized - roots that might lie in your oral health.Functional dentistry delves into these connections, probing the root causes of oral diseases. It's not just about your teeth; it's about the community of bacteria dwelling in your mouth, known as the oral microbiome. Over th...

In the world of holistic health, understanding the intertwining of oral wellness and overall developmental health is crucial. Particularly, when we talk about speech therapy for kids, it’s essential to appreciate how this intervention is more than just learning to articulate words clearly. It's about bridging the gap between the physical development of the mouth and the child’s ability to engage with the world around them effectively. Ensuring the health and correct development of a child's o...