by Chris Gajewski | Feb 14, 2025 | Orthodontics
Forget about Retainers for Life. How about Hawleys for Life? I guarantee my Hawleys will last longer than I do. *Certain designs* But if they break? I’ll replace them for free. I had the idea for the invisible retainers for the life as soon as the technology was...
by Chris Gajewski | Jun 5, 2023 | Dental Sleep Medicine
A doctor seemed puzzled at the sleep medicine conference over the fact that sleep apnea is more prevalent in older males but self reporting drops. I was puzzled at his puzzlement. I’m guessing he was young and/or his wife/partner had never tried to give him a...
by Chris Gajewski | May 23, 2023 | Dental Sleep Medicine
This is one of those rare times that two of my my passions, dentistry and mental health awareness, interconnect. I am spending the weekend at the annual conference for the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM). I’ll have more to write as a wrap up on...
by Chris Gajewski | May 22, 2023 | Dental Sleep Medicine
Clonazepam was brought up a few times in the lecture on bruxism at the AADSM by Dr. Gilles Lavigne as a treatment option. So that’s what happened! I just managed to put 2 and 2 together. This is only anecdotal of course, but anecdotal may help researchers. I...
by Chris Gajewski | Nov 4, 2019 | Orthodontics
As a person with 30+ years experience in orthodontic laboratories, I am often asked my opinion of DIY orthodontic outfits like Smile Direct Club (SDC). Whether it is SDC or one of the others popping up, my reply is the same: “participation in the SDC is like...
