“Fixation wires are used to stabilise jaws in cases of fractures, not for cosmetic or weight loss purposes. For example, if you have a broken jaw, we use fixation wires until healing is complete. This ...

The majority of pet parents don't brush their dogs' teeth, making this February's National Pet Dental Health Month a good time to remember other canine oral care options. One of the easiest, most ...

Dogs use facial expressions to communicate with humans and other canines. Most can have multiple implications that change based on the situation.

A troubling trend has emerged where Kenyans, particularly young women, are wiring their jaws closed to restrict their food intake in an attempt to lose weight.A growing trend on social media, the ...

There are also psychological risks associated with jaw wiring. Dr Akanksha Ranjan, a consultant orthodontist at Aga Khan ...