Dental Health
Stop Sensitive Teeth
Is sipping warm soup or breathing cold air sometimes a painful experience? Is brushing or flossing your teeth causing you to wince? If so, you… Continue Reading
Sleep Apnea & Impaired Oral Function How Dentistry Relates to Heart Disease, Stroke and Diabetes
In previous Your Health Magazine articles, I discussed my observations on how the body prioritizes for its survival, as illustrated in the CPR (cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation) sequence… Continue Reading
Are Straight Teeth Healthier?
Straight rather than crowded teeth are much healthier for your mouth and body. It is difficult to clean crooked and crowded teeth so they are… Continue Reading
Male Breast Cancer
Male breast cancer represents only 1% of all breast cancer diagnosed in the United States. The majority of male breast cancer is diagnosed in individuals… Continue Reading
The Bad Breath Balancing Act
While the odor compounds that cause bad breath can be identified and neutralized, it is the bacteria from which they originate that are the most… Continue Reading
Exploring the Mouth-Body Connection
The mouth is the most powerful place in the human body. We all know that it is responsible for chewing, eating, breathing, tasting, kissing, speaking… Continue Reading
The Connection Between Oral and Cardiovascular Health
When people think about keeping their heart healthy, they usually think about working out at a gym and eating salad. And rightfully so; there is… Continue Reading
Gum Disease Is All Too Common
Healthy gums are vital for maintaining your teeth. Unfortunately, gum diseaseaffects nearly everyone at some point in their lives. An infection of the tissues that… Continue Reading
Weight Loss Sleep Apnea Connection
You can lose weight while sleeping. Impossible you say? As fantastic as this idea sounds, there is increasing medical research that links sleep and weight…. Continue Reading
Impaired Oral Function and Stress Beyond OSA
People with sleep apnea demonstrated several alterations in craniofacial form (jaw/tongue/throat relationship) that reduces the upper airway dimensions and room for the tongue. This impairs… Continue Reading
