New figures published from research undertaken in Western Australia this week made the headlines on Channel 7 News, where it was announced that 70% of Australian men, and a growing number of women, now snore. The link between snoring and heart problems was strongly underlined. The coverage recommended various lifestyle improvements but emphasise...

In 2012 a review in the International Dental Journal stated botulinum toxin jabs, better known as Botox, were as effective as a mouth guard in reducing the problems of teeth clenching, grinding and the associated pain. That attitude has now reversed and it is even thought to cause tooth loss. Evidence has recently emerged showing that Botox t...