Do you experience headaches upon waking and have trouble shaking that sleepy feeling during the day? Maybe you doze off during meetings or while watching TV? You may suffer from obstructive sleep apnea, a potentially dangerous condition that diminishes restful slumber and may increase your risk of heart attack, stroke and other serious health complications.
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Why Are Energy Drinks Such a Threat to Teeth? The crux of the problem is the double-whammy that comes from an exceedingly high sugar content and citric acid pH that can be as low as 2.9. Now, we understand pH can be a tricky thing to understand, so to help put that number in perspective,
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When it comes to winter sports, the only people who don’t fall down are those not having enough fun! Not your kid, right? Rule number 1: don’t panic. It’s easier said than done, but remember that your dentist sees this all the time, and it’s no big deal to them. Of course, to your little
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To borrow from the esteemed Benjamin Franklin, “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” And, while Mr. Franklin coined the phrase in reference to the need for fire insurance, it’s certainly applicable to just about every area of life – including dental care. So, along those lines, we decided to give a
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We’re pretty confident reading about root canal treatment is nowhere on your list of fun things to do. So, how about we fill you in on something we think you do want to read about: how to avoid one, or if your dentist has suggested you need one, why you shouldn’t worry one bit. Why
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An Implant Placement procedure is a team effort between you, your dentist, and your periodontist. Your periodontist and dentist will consult with you to determine where and how your implant should be placed. Depending on your specific condition and the type of implant chosen, your periodontist will create a treatment plan tailored to meet your
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If you’re embarrassed about your smile because of decay or dark fillings in your teeth, you may be a good candidate for composite resins. Because composite resins are not made of metal, your doctor can blend and mix shades to find the perfect color to match your natural teeth. This means only you and your
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If you’re the parent of a young child, you’ve probably noticed lots of shiny, colorful mouths filled with braces at events you attend with your pre-teen children. And, if you wore braces yourself as a teenager, you might be wondering why, in fact, they are wearing braces that young. The reason is because today, advances in orthodontics
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Everyone wants that Hollywood smile, but not everyone is lucky enough to be born with perfect teeth. Chips, irregular shapes, and discoloration of teeth are not uncommon and can make people hide their smiles or feel uncomfortable. If your teeth make you self-conscious for any reason, dental veneers may be a solution to consider. Sometimes
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With people living longer and more stressful lives, cracked teeth are seen more and more often at the dentist’s office. Yet cracked teeth can be difficult to detect for a number of reasons, most notably that the pain often comes and goes. Because of the short periods of erratic pain, it can be difficult to
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