Researchers have noticed that as incidence of anger increases so too has teeth grinding, known clinically as bruxism. That’s a problem because when people grind their teeth, especially when they’re sleeping, they can wear them down to nubs.
Apr 2021
Episode #4: Sleep Bruxism: Thinking About this Problem Differently
Grinding your teeth at night, or sleep bruxism, is a common problem, and dentists have typically taken a teeth-protection first approach through night guards or TMJ splints. As research emerges around the topic of sleep bruxism, findings show that there is a link between sleep an ... Show More
11m 26s
Jun 2021
STDWYTK Goes to the Dentist
<p>Few people look forward to visiting the dentist -- it can be an uncomfortable, but necessary, process. In the US, many people end up putting off their appointments due to anxiety or financial concerns, but in general everyone can agree dental hygiene is important, and dentists ... Show More
1h 4m
Jun 2021
Mâcher un chewing gum réveille le cerveau
<p>Les professeurs n'aiment pas trop voir leurs élèves mâcher un chewing-gum.</p><p>Pourtant, une étude pourrait bien leur faire changer d'avis.</p><p>En effet, selon une enquête japonaise publiée dans le journal "Brain and Cognition", mâcher un chewing-gum aurait pour propriété ... Show More
1m 41s
Jul 2022
021 Teeth: Everyone's Getting Drilled
There are millions of people sitting in dentists’ offices around the world getting their teeth drilled. Crowns, implants, bridges, fillings, root canals, veneers and tooth repairs are a common theme while the causes of teeth problems are still a mystery. In this podcast episode w ... Show More
1h 11m
Dec 2022
CLASSIC: When Dentist Sold Dentures Made with Corpse Teeth
Here in the modern day, most people don’t love going to the dentist — but we still have it much better than the dental patients of yesteryear! In today's classic episode, we join the guys as they dive into a strange, grisly story from the early days of dentistry.See omnystudio.co ... Show More
32m 44s