Dental Health
Preventive Dentistry
Dental professionals do everything they can to keep the teeth and gums of patients clean and healthy. In other words, they really stress dental health;… Continue Reading
Sleep Apnea, TMJ, Or a Bad Bite? Myofunctional Therapy Can Help Children and Adults
By Sarah Faust, RDH and Carrie Samora, RDH Sleep is one of the most important activities the human body needs in order to function on… Continue Reading
Poor Oral Health In Children: Myths vs. Reality
Your child has a cavity in a baby tooth, so what? The baby tooth will fall out soon anyway, right? While this may be true… Continue Reading
Sleep Apnea and Impaired Oral Function: How Dentistry Relates to Heart Disease, Stroke, and Diabetes
The body prioritizes for its survival, as illustrated in the CPR (cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation) sequence of airway (A), breathing (B) and circulation (C). This sequence is active… Continue Reading
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
In September 1995, the American Sleep Disorder Association (ASDA) endorsed dental appliance therapy as the third currently acceptable treatment modality for snoring and sleep apnea…. Continue Reading
A Solution For Bleeding and Receding Gums
Gum recession is the loss of gum tissue along the gumline. This occurs as a result of periodontal disease (gingivitis, periodontitis, advanced periodontitis), the natural… Continue Reading
How Eating Disorders Can Affect Your Teeth
Patients who have eating disorders sometimes do not know the tremendous impact it can have on their teeth. Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia… Continue Reading
Diabetes and Your Oral Health
Diabetes affects nearly 24 million people in the United States. The Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) encourages those with diabetes to pay extra attention to… Continue Reading
Smile Protection
Your smile is important in making the right impression and sending a confident message. Imagine having to hide your smile because your front teeth are… Continue Reading
Never Struggle With Embarrassing Or Uncomfortable Dentures Again
All too often dentists hear the same thing from denture patients that come to their offices unhappy with their traditional denture. “My denture is uncomfortable”… Continue Reading
