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Gum disease is more prevalent than most people think leaving many patients wondering how to reverse gum disease. Recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has shown that roughly one-half of American adults suffer from some form of these conditions. Periodontal (or gum) disease is an infection caused by the bacteria found in plaque […]

Snoring is something that affects roughly 90 million adult Americans, 37 million of which experience snoring on a nightly basis. However, that loud and persistent snore may be more than just a disruption to you and your loved ones’ sleep. In fact, that snore may indicate that you have undiagnosed sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is […]

If you’re afraid of making that dreaded trip the dentist’s office, you’re not alone. Phobias and anxieties stemming from the thought of visiting the dentist plague roughly 1 in 5 people. With such a large percentage of people letting this fear affect their dental and overall well being, it begs the question; why exactly do […]

As parents, we all know that routine visits to the doctor are crucial to the development of healthy and happy children. It’s easy to focus on all of the booster shots and physicals, but your child’s oral health is just as important to maintain as everything else and should not go ignored as they age. […]

Life with OSA Posted on June 8, 2018 Of the two forms of sleep apnea, Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the more common condition. Your airway either collapses or is blocked while you sleep. This blockage leads to a common sleep apnea symptom: snoring. Unfortunately, many ignore the snore. As a result, their sleep apnea […]

Proper oral hygiene and regular visits to the dentist are crucial in keeping a healthy smile. However, when people are afraid, they don’t go often enough, and some people refuse to go at all. The British Dental Health Foundation surveyed people who didn’t see a dentist on a routine basis. The foundation asked why they […]

Are you currently dealing with excessive fatigue, lingering headaches, and decreased memory? If you notice any of these symptoms on a regular basis, you may have sleep apnea. Undiagnosed and untreated, sleep apnea can seriously impact your health in many ways. But before you can do anything about your sleep apnea, you must receive the […]

Obstructive Sleep Apnea is one of the most common sleep disorders, and one of the most common complaints of someone with untreated sleep apnea is snoring. Forty percent of adults over 40 snore, often without even knowing it. But, what many people consider an annoying and involuntary habit is often one of the primary symptoms of […]

Fear of the Dentist: Cause & Effect Posted on April 9, 2018 Fear of going to the dentist is a far more common problem than most people think. Dental anxiety and phobia have been estimated to afflict between 9%-15% of Americans, or roughly 30 to 40 million people. Too many people have come to associate […]