Resources
Dr. Chern writes about the things patients ask about most: sleep and airway, jaw pain, whitening, and how oral health connects to the rest of the body.
A parent’s guide to pediatric airway and sleep health
An educational guide for parents on how breathing, sleep and jaw development are connected in children.
Community impact: giving back through dental care in Peru
Dr. Chern on volunteer dental work abroad, and what treating without a full operatory teaches you.
Latest from the practice
White spots
Why choose white spot removal: benefits and results
How ICON resin infiltration blends chalky enamel patches back into the surrounding tooth, and who it suits.
Sleep apnea
Why choose sleep apnea devices: benefits and results
Comparing CPAP machines with custom oral appliances, and how to tell which route fits your diagnosis.
Sleep apnea
The surprising link between weight loss medications and sleep apnea
What changing body weight does to airway tissue, and why it matters for obstructive sleep apnea.
Oral health
Can peptides influence oral inflammation?
A look at the research on short amino acid chains and whether they support tissue repair in the mouth.
TMJ
How stress shows up in your mouth and jaw
Jaw tightness, sensitive teeth and headaches are often the first place stress becomes visible.
Oral health
The consequences of mouth breathing for dental and whole-body health
Why a mouth-breathing habit reaches past the teeth into gums, jaw development, sleep and energy.