Northland Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy- Northlandofm

12/05/2026

The Mouth is the Mirror of the Body was one mantra we learned in training. But it is also the Gateway of the Body. The more we see in mainstream media, the more we talk about this subject. If it helps one person, that is a win!

Scientists are discovering more and more associations between poor oral health and everything from heart disease to dementia. But can flossing and brushing properly guarantee a longer life?

12/05/2026

Dental Daily shared a good image which is backed by science, yet I was told several years ago by a GP that I was scaremongering. I wonder if that doctor did research and found that I was not, but actually trying to educate.

11/05/2026

this is welcome news and hopefully it won't be long before this becomes standard practice.

Researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center have developed a urine-based test capable of detecting minute DNA fragments shed by

07/05/2026

Thank you, XAM, for sharing this. I have met so many clients who struggle with BMS, mostly post menopausal women, and the cause has been unknown. Do you have it? Have you had it and successfully treated it?

05/05/2026

I have shared numerous times the link between brain disorders and oral hygiene, so I am sure you aren't surprised to read this. For a few minutes to brush and interdentally clean well, you could keep that essential part of you working without problems.

05/05/2026

Do you clean your mouthguards, appliances, Munchees, etc.? You really should!

Researchers discovered that bacterial communities can live on mouthguards and aren’t easily washed away by a quick rinse under the tap.

03/05/2026

When you know, you know 😆

30/04/2026

Fun Friday Fact! Dental nerd, or toothy fe**sh, can purchase these classy hair grips. Now imagine, for the dental trainee, if they were caked in calculus or staining, or if they had a bit of bling filled with gold filling material??? 🤣 I reckon the only acceptable time to adorn your hair with these would be Halloween

30/04/2026

Okayyyy, I am not sure about this. Why? Well, after being in the Armed Forces and having slept under canvas whilst clutching an SMG for dear life, I don't see recreational camping in the same way........... I wouldn't get a WINK OF SLEEP 😆🤣 What about you? And, I know some of you on here have the same background as me, so what do you think? 🧐

No beds, more birdsong: why outdoor sleep can make for better slumber which continues after you return home.

29/04/2026

I found this interesting and would welcome the research results. I wonder about any localised changes from having the pouch in one place. Years ago, I treated USA Marines and found it worryingly common that they chewed to***co and had significant adhesive in the cheeks where they would 'store' it. What do you think? Or, is this one for the dental nerds amongst us?

Dental experts at Newcastle Hospitals and Newcastle University are leading a new study to determine how ni****ne pouches affect oral health. Limited research available Ni****ne pouches are small sachets that are placed between the lip and gum and release ni****ne into the bloodstream. They are thoug...

28/04/2026

The longer vapes have been used, the more research is available, but this is more about a personal story. Nonetheless, still a concern

Stacey Gardiner, 41, wants better warnings about how excessive va**ng can damage your teeth.