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August 12, 2014

Caring for Dental Implants

If you have dental implants scheduled, it is a good idea to understand the healing process as well as the care that will be needed following your procedure. You’ll want to take the best possible care of your new permanent teeth. Here are some general tips to help you along the way. The Healing of Dental Implants As with any […]
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August 5, 2014

Permanent Tooth Replacement

Dental implants are a permanent solution for tooth replacement. As opposed to traditional prosthetics that require support from healthy teeth or gum ridges, dental implants are surgically implanted into the jaw bone. Once it is restored with a prosthetic, an implant looks and feels natural. While traditional bridges, partials, and dentures need to be replaced periodically, dental implants offer lifetime […]
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August 1, 2014

CPAP Alternatives

With sleep apnea, breathing stops completely and frequently during sleep. This condition disrupts the natural sleep pattern, causing sufferers to cough or gasp as they wake abruptly from rest. When left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to high blood pressure, fatigue, abnormal liver function, stroke, or even heart failure. Commonly, a CPAP is prescribed, but many patients look for a […]
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July 15, 2014

Crooked Teeth

Crooked teeth are not something that you have to live with.  Millions of people face this same problem and are able to get them straightened by establishing a treatment plan with their dentist or orthodontist.  Treatment can be anything from removing teeth in an overcrowded mouth so that the rest of the teeth have the proper room, retainers or braces […]
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July 8, 2014

Sedation Dentistry Makes Dental Procedures Achievable

Sedation dentistry is reaching high levels of popularity in recent years due to its ability to relax patients while having dental procedures completed that they would otherwise greatly fear. Whether it is a procedure to handle oral pain, to correct a crooked smile or to have regular biannual cleanings completed, this painless option makes it possible to not only not […]
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June 24, 2014

What is Sleep Apnea?

Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing unexpectedly stops for 10 to 20 seconds or more, and then restarts, multiple times during sleep. This common disorder keeps a person from getting sufficient oxygen. The sufferer may wake suddenly with a cough or gasp in an effort to inhale and resume breathing. Repetitive disruptions keep the patient from falling into […]
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June 17, 2014

Treatment for Missing Teeth

Gum disease is the main cause of adult tooth loss. Infection of the gums, called gum disease or periodontal disease, can lead to deterioration of gums and jawbone, which are supporting structures for teeth. Eventually, the bone surrounding teeth will erode, then teeth loosen and fall out of the mouth. Teeth may also be missing due to congenital defects, injuries, […]
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June 10, 2014

Periodontal Disease Can Cause Oral Health Issues

Periodontal disease is known to cause cause serious oral health issues, including swollen gums, bleeding gums, chronic bad breath, or very sensitive teeth. Periodontal disease may develop just about any time, in many stages. If we understand the root causes and cures, we can better align toward good oral health. What Defines Periodontal Disease? Periodontal disease is simply, disease of […]
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June 3, 2014

Sleep Apnea is a Serious Condition

Sleep Apnea affects millions of people around the world, many who may not know just how serious a condition sleep apnea can be. To begin, the word “apnea” in Greek means, literally “without breath.” In laymen terms, this simply means that a person will stop breathing involuntarily while they are asleep, which can have a very serious consequence, including death. […]
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May 27, 2014

What Causes TMJ?

If you suffer from TMJ, or temporomandibular joint disorder, it is important to get to the root of the problem. Understanding why you experience pain or discomfort is important, so that you can address the problem, rather than treating the symptoms. Symptoms can range from chronic pain or clicking noises when you move your mouth, to headaches or chronic earaches. […]
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May 20, 2014

What Are Dental Implants?

When it comes to replacing broken or missing teeth, many people opt to receive dental implants. It is highly recommended by dentists to immediately correct or replace teeth damaged by decay or accident in order to prevent further damage or misalignment to the remaining teeth. Dental implants have successfully replaced dentures that were commonly used for decades. The technological advances […]
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January 2, 2014

Change Your Appearance With FOY Dentures

It may sound to good to be true but a new set of dentures can make you look years younger. The art and science of dentistry combine to create Strickland FOY Dentures. Neuromuscular dentistry (NMD) is a special field of dentistry that deals with the muscles and joints that surround our teeth. Using the precise measurements obtained in a computerized […]
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December 27, 2013

Affordable Dentistry

A lot of people will laugh at the thought of affordable dentistry saying that such a thing can’t possibly exist. I agree, extensive, complicated dental procedures are expensive however there are ways to avoid those expenses. Prevention is key! An Example of Affordable Dentistry Patient A goes to the dentist every six months for a professional cleaning and checkup. This […]
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December 26, 2013

Cleaning Your Teeth With Braces

If you wear braces you know that you are going to have a beautiful straight smile at the end of the process. But how can you keep your smile clean and healthy while you are wearing braces? Brackets, wires, rubber bands and other appliances can attract food and plaque which needs to be carefully cleaned away. If you are wearing […]
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December 21, 2013

Chewing Gum Causing Headaches?

It seems crazy – chewing too much gum can cause severe headaches. But research carried out at Tel Aviv University, and published in Pediatric Neurology, looked at the connection between chronic headaches and teen gum chewing habits. Thirty teenagers were grouped according to how much time they spent chewing gum each day. All of the groups were asked to completely stop […]
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December 18, 2013

What Your Oral Health Says About Your Wellness

Some have said that the mouth is the gateway to the body – this couldn’t be more true. All of the nutrients that our body needs to thrive pass through the mouth and affect the rest of the body. Poor oral health can also affect your overall wellness and relate to systemic health problems. Gum disease and diabetes have a […]
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December 13, 2013

Fluoridated Water Good for Kids and Adults

Adding fluoride to drinking water in a community can be controversial. Every year more communities choose to fluoridate and a few stop the practice as political power shifts. Public health officials have long considered water fluoridation one of the major public health improvement achievements of the 20th century. But most people think that water fluoridation mainly prevents cavities in children. […]
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December 11, 2013

Sleep Apnea Treatment Reduces Blood Pressure

Researchers in Spain found that people with sleep apnea and  resistant hypertension had improvements in the blood pressure after treating their sleep disorder. The researchers noted that resistant hypertension (a type that does not respond to typical treatments) was common in patients with sleep apnea. Past research using CPAP therapy to treat the sleep apnea has shown mixed results regarding […]
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December 5, 2013

Prevent Tooth Decay

Yes, it is possible to prevent tooth decay! Tooth decay happens when the sugars and starches in our food stick to our teeth. These carbohydrates provide a feast for the bad oral bacteria that cause tooth decay. These bacteria secrete acids which soften dental enamel. The bacteria, acid and saliva combine to form a sticky plaque that adheres to the […]
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December 3, 2013

The Dangers of Poor Sleep

We know that inadequate or poor quality sleep makes us feel miserable the next day but it can also be dangerous. Sadly, the train crash that just occurred in New York seems to be linked to sleep, as so many other accidents like this have been. It now appears that a train operator had dozed off before reaching the deadly […]
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