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EDUCATION & SCIENCE

Education & Science

A collection of articles focused on the evidence, debates, and clinical thinking shaping modern airway dentistry.

Comparison illustration of early human and modern jaw arches.

July 6, 2026

Modern vs. Traditional Jaws: Why Our Jaws Are Shrinking

Modern human jaws appear to be growing smaller and narrower than those of our ancestors, leaving less room for the teeth, tongue, and airway. This article explains how softer diets, less chewing, mouth breathing, and low tongue posture may influence jaw development—and how airway dentistry looks at teeth, breathing, and sleep together.

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