According to the American Sleep Apnea Association, as many as 22 million American live with obstructive sleep apnea. Even more unsettling, as many as 80% of those people have moderate or severe sleep apnea that is undiagnosed (and, as a result, untreated). Since current research strongly suggests a close link between untreated sleep apnea and… Read more »
Category: General Dentistry
Could Bruxism Be Affecting You?
Bruxism is another name for chronic tooth grinding. Since this condition often happens during sleep, people with bruxism may not be aware of the habit unless a dentist notices signs of stress and wear on the teeth. Bruxism is also a contributing factor to problems with the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and may be discovered as… Read more »
Eating Better for Dental Health
Everything that you eat will be absorbed by your body, and used as efficiently as possible. Eating foods that are unhealthy, or lacking in nutrients, can have a negative impact on your health in several ways. A balance of certain minerals and nutrients should be ingested every day to prevent oral diseases, and improve your… Read more »
Improve Your Preventive Care Routine
Brushing and flossing your teeth daily are absolutely vital for maintaining optimal oral health, but you should ensure that you are performing these tasks correctly. By repeatedly practicing incorrect hygiene techniques, you may be causing harm to your mouth. Regular examination of your routine can help determine if there is any room for improvement; even… Read more »
How to Manage a Dental Emergency
Emergencies are not only extremely inconvenient; they often require immediate treatment from a medical professional. Are you confident that you would correctly handle an emergency situation involving your mouth? Do you know what steps to take that could help prevent a disaster? A dental emergency can be any type of trauma or extreme discomfort involving… Read more »
The Simplicity of Good Dental Health
You might more-easily recognize terms and concepts about your dental health than those concerning your systemic health. For instance, the best way to keep your smile healthy, like brushing and flossing teeth, is taught much earlier in life than the best ways to keep your heart healthy, or to prevent chronic illnesses. Despite its relative… Read more »