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Is It Snoring or Sleep Apnea? About 80 million people in North America snore and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct …
How To Manage Diabetes And Oral Care If you have diabetes, the number one thing you can do for your oral health is keeping your blood glucose levels as normal as possible. Here’s why: When your blood glucose levels are poorly controlled, you’re more likely to develop gum disease and lose teeth more so than …
Embarrassed It Has Been So Long Since Visiting The Dentist? If you’re nervous about having to sit through a lecture on the importance of dental health when you are visiting the dentist, you can stop worrying. We’re not here to cause you anxiety or point fingers. Trust us, we of all people know that …
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What To Do With A Chipped Tooth A chipped tooth is not uncommon. In fact, chipped teeth are the most common dental injury of all. However, just because it is common, don’t let that fact fool you into ignoring your chipped tooth. Any kind of trauma to your teeth deserves immediate attention. A small chip …
As we entered the new millennium, it was discovered that seniors were getting more dental cavities than children. Today, children and seniors are still the two highest at-risk groups for tooth decay. Aging puts us at greater risk for dental problems and our dental needs increase. The wearing away of tooth enamel, receding gums and …
Educating Seniors On Senior Dental Care Your mouth is the gateway to your body. Maintaining good oral health habits is very important because unhealthy bacteria in your mouth not only can harm your teeth and gums but may be associated with serious medical conditions. Research shows that mouth infections may be associated with heart disease, …