Disney Research and ETH Zurich, a STEM university located in Switzerland, have made a breakthrough in the world of CGI. Computer-generated imagery is used in creating characters and entire worlds in video games, movies, television, commercials, videos and more. In CGI, the human face is one area audiences pay close attention to in regards to […]
500,000 Americans a year receive dental implants to replace lost teeth. These implants are anchored permanently in the jaw where the root used to be and act just as normal teeth do. Many people report a huge increase in their quality of life after getting implants due to a more confident smile, easier chewing, speaking […]
Smiles are sometimes said to be the key to confidence. No one wants to feel uncomfortable or self-conscious when smiling. But, in a culture that loves consuming coffee, wine, and other tooth staining delicacies it can be hard to keep teeth looking their best. It seems to be common knowledge things like coffee, wine, sodas […]
Regular bedtime reading has been shown to lead to better parent-child relationships and to boost brain development. Children find it very soothing and often themes in books can help them deal with the problems they face during their daily lives. It can be hard being a kid when things are constantly changing and evolving as […]
Your face says a lot about you. It can show your mood, it can give hints at your lifestyle, it can give clues about your age and your ethnicity. But, can it also give subconscious insights into your core personality traits? In the 1930s a branch of science emerged called Morphopsychology that involved studying the […]
The Temporomandibular Joint sounds like a huge, complicated thing but it’s actually really simple. Place your fingers just in front of your ears and open your mouth. You should be able to feel the joint move under your fingertips. This is the TMJ. This joint connects the jaw to the skull. TMJ disorders can also […]
If you haven’t experienced the horrible taste in your mouth when you take a sip of orange juice after having recently brushed your teeth, consider yourself lucky. It’s gross. Orange juice isn’t the only culprit either. Discussions on this topic lead to a long list of things people find nasty after brushing their teeth. Sports […]
Researchers from Webster University took a unique approach when studying how confidence affected the dating scene. They spent hours people watching at a bar and found one thing that really stood out and seemed to make a huge difference in the success of the romantic advances that took place. They discovered that the women who […]
When it comes to practicing oral hygiene, the teeth should not be the sole focus of your efforts. Instead, you must also highlight the significant contributions of your gums in maintaining your health. Gums are soft, mucosal tissues in the mouth that surround and protect the bones holding the teeth together. They also serve as […]
