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Prelim Results from Seven Year Study on TMJ disorder (TMJD)
 Preliminary Results Released from Seven Year Study on TMJ disorder (TMJD) by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR). The study, Orofacial Pain: Prospective Evaluation and Risk Assessment (OPPERA), collected excellent data on the risks for TMJD.
New study on increases in throat cancers from HPV.
 A new study estimates that oral and throat cancers have increased by 325% from 1998 to 2004, even as smoking has decreased. Doctors connect the increase to HPV, the virus that causes cervical cancer, and which a new vaccine has stirred controversy. “It’s very clear that this is becoming a major epidemic,” said Dr. Kevin J. Cullen.
New York Times Recipe for Fruit Smoothies for Summer.
 Today, Marth Rose Shulman at the New York Times posted a great recipes for a delicious Berry and Rose Geranium smoothie with the ripe, fresh berries in the stores right now. Normally, this smoothie is made with frozen bananas, but here its made with dairy. Yummy delicious! Details and links in the full post.
New XEROS Dry Mouth Pump for severe chronic dry mouth from radiation of head, neck, oral and nasal cancer
 Launch of the XEROS Dry Mouth Pump. This new product alleviates the debilitation from severe chronic dry mouth. Chronic dry mouth is often a side-effect from radiation therapy to the head, neck, mouth, tongue, jaw, and nose. The XEROS Dry Mouth Pump provides continual hydration throughout the day and night by providing small amounts of liquid to the mouth via a controllable pump for improved hydration, function and health.
A sample protocol for PNF stretching of the Jaw.
The CRAC 5-5-30 is an aggressive stretching protocol for the jaw to help overcome trismus with a TheraBite or OraStretch® press. It updates the standard 5-5-30 or 7-7-7 protocol by incorporating a PNF CRAC (Contract-Relax with Antagonist Contract) stretching session.
Aggressive Stretching Techniques to Overcome your Trismus!
PNF is a very powerful stretching technique, originally used by Eastern European gymnasts. It utilizes both stretching and mobilizing the surrounding muscles to improve the strength and flexibility of the tight joint. PNF stretching is reviewed by James Scifers in the article "The Truth about PNF Techniques" in Advance magazine.
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XEROS™ Dry Mouth Pump
Xerostomia, Dry Mouth
TMJ Disorder
TheraBite System
Surgery - Jaw, Facial, Oral, Orthognathic
OraStretch Press
Oral Hygiene
Liquid & Soft Diets and Recipes
Jaw Function, Trismus, and Jaw Therapies
Heat & Cold Therapy - Face, Neck Jaw
Head & Neck Cancer, Radiation Therapy
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Prelim Results from Seven Year Study on TMJ disorder (TMJD)
New study on increases in throat cancers from HPV.
How to clean and refresh the XEROS™ System Mouthpieces
How to clean the XEROS System Bottle and Tubing
Cleaning Tips for the OraStretch press and Therabite Jaw Motion Rehab Systems
New York Times Recipe for Fruit Smoothies for Summer.
New XEROS Dry Mouth Pump for severe chronic dry mouth from radiation of head, neck, oral and nasal cancer
Getting ready for Jaw Surgery? Be prepared for that Le Fort or Sagittal Split Osteotomy.
A sample protocol for PNF stretching of the Jaw.
Aggressive Stretching Techniques to Overcome your Trismus!
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Tips for cleaning and refreshing the XEROS sponge mouthpieces. Useful for cleaning after wearing the mouthpieces all night, or to restart using them again after a break. 
Tips to clean the XEROS Dry Mouth Pump bottle and tubing.