You might read a lot about sleep apnea and think that it may be happening to you. However, you may have trouble determining whether the symptoms that you read about are actually the result of a sleep disorder or if, perhaps, they should be attributed to something else. We know, of course, that if you’re […]
Category: Preventive Dentistry
Want A Better Looking Smile?
If you ask most people out there how they feel about how their smiles look, they’ll be able to come up with at least one thing they’d like to improve. For many of our dental patients, a common question focuses on this topic. How to achieve a better looking smile? As you may have guessed, there’s […]
What’s Up With All This Snoring?
If you’re snoring a lot (which you may know either because it wakes you up, you can feel the soreness in your throat in the morning, or your significant other is tired of it), you may wonder what’s going on. First, recognize that snoring is the result of the tissues in your throat vibrating against […]
What To Do When Dental Hygiene Is Boring
So, you’re not necessarily against performing your dental hygiene. You’re not skipping sessions or avoiding it but you are feeling like you’re tired of the daily routine. Perhaps you wish you could do something to infuse the twice-daily sessions with some sort of new life, so you feel a little bit excited about your morning […]
Sleepy? Sneaky Sleep Apnea Might Be To Blame.
Are you feeling pretty fatigued these days? Have you been told occasionally (or, perhaps constantly by a frustrated partner) that your over-the-top-loud snoring is a little out of control? If so, you may be unaware of a sleep disorder called sleep apnea that’s flying under the radar (while it robs you of your restful dreamtime […]
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3 Hygiene Mistakes You’re Making (And What To Do)
It’s very easy to feel that you’re on track with your dental hygiene when you run your toothbrush through your mouth and you occasionally use your floss. Unfortunately, when you’re nearly halfway there with your oral health care at home (but you’re not actually following through with exceptional methods), you’re doing yourself quite a disservice! Did […]
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Dental Hygiene: Optimizing Your Efforts
When you’re going through the motions of your dental hygiene on a daily basis, you may not be doing your best (even though your intentions are in the right place and you think you’re getting your smile nice and clean). The good news is that there is always room for a quick refresh to check […]
Does Harder Brushing Yield A Healthier Smile?
When you need to clean something around the house, you likely tell yourself, “I’ll just put a lot of effort and hard work into this and it will shine!” When you need to clean the dishes, you probably think to yourself, “I’ll use a lot of soap and scrub as hard as I can!” As […]
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How Do You Stop Grinding Your Teeth?
Bruxism, a disorder than occurs when you grind your teeth or clench your jaw, can lead to a number of serious complications. By identifying and treating the disorder in a timely manner, you can protect your smile from infections, aches, or related jaw joint issues, like TMJ disorder. How do you stop grinding your teeth? […]
3 Tips: Preventive Care and Pregnancy
If you are expecting, you may not know the first thing about what to do regarding your dental care. Yes, you are on top of all things associated with essential doctor’s visits, books, and a birthing plan but your teeth and gums? Well, who knew this was important, too, during this hectic time? As a matter […]
