Just because something is quite confusing, complicated, uncertain, or serious doesn’t mean you cannot get a good laugh out of it! For instance, if someone were to record you snoring like a chainsaw at night, you may giggle and howl as you listen to the strange sounds emanating from your throat as you sleep! However, we remind you, as well, that while something may tickle your funny bone, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s a laughing matter! As you may have guessed, our Ankeny, IA dental care team is full of examples that may certainly elicit a chuckle or two but that also definitely need treatment!
Loud Snoring
While, as mentioned, snoring certainly can make one laugh because it sounds so amazing, it’s definitely not good for the sufferer. Snoring alone can disrupt sleep, lead to a sore throat, and more. With that said, loud snoring is also often a sign that something more serious, called sleep apnea, is underway. This can cause a patient to stop breathing during sleep (many times each night), which interrupts sleep, causes a whole slew of uncomfortable symptoms, leads to fatigue, and also threatens the development of serious health issues down the line. Remember, this is something to bring to our attention, as we offer treatment at our dental care practice for snoring and sleep apnea.
Really Bad Breath
You may get a laugh out of grossing a friend or loved one out with your extraordinarily bad breath but remember that unless you have fleeting yucky breath from a particular meal, something may be wrong with your oral health. You might have an oral health disease, such as decay or gingivitis or even an infection causing the odor. You may think you’re getting your smile clean but really, you’re not, so you have unpleasant breath. Whatever it is, we can treat it! Schedule a dental care visit with our team, so we can determine the cause and solution.
Foods That’s Really Stuck Between Teeth
When food is stuck between your teeth, it may look funny when you smile. However, if it’s not easy to remove by wiggling floss between teeth, by brushing, or by swishing with water, then it’s time to call us. You don’t want to leave food because it will contribute to problems like the formation of cavities. You don’t want to try to get it out through other means either because you can injure yourself. Come in for dental care soon!
Receive Care For All Smile Concerns
Remember that our team’s goal is not to treat some of your dental care concerns but all of them! See us for a dental checkup to access our comprehensive listing of services to get your oral health on track! Visit us for a dental checkup in Ankeny, IA by contacting Dental Impressions to schedule a visit at (515) 965-0230.
