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March 30, 2013

Easter Basket Alternatives

Easter is the season for sticky, gooey goodness in the form of Easter Baskets. Who doesn’t want to dive into that Easter Basket that is overflowing with marshmallow Peeps, chocolate bunnies and all sorts of other treats? Unfortunately,  eating too much of this stuff is bad for our health, waistline and our teeth. How about an Easter Basket alternative? Instead […]
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March 29, 2013

Dr. Oz Talks About Dangers of Silver Fillings

On the Dr. Oz television show the other day the episode was all about the dangers of silver fillings. Silver fillings is really a misnomer because these types of fillings are actually called dental amalgam and are about 50% mercury. The danger of this mercury content is what Dr. Oz and his experts were discussing. Mercury is a neurotoxin, it […]
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March 21, 2013

Snoring a Problem for Kids Too

Snoring and sleep disordered breathing aren’t just adult problems. Kids can have these problems too! A study conducted in Finland found that almost 10% of children exhibited some type of sleep disordered breathing problem and that the rate was equal for girls and boys. The effects of snoring and breathing during sleep are a little different for children. Studies have […]
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March 9, 2013

Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time

Spring forward, fall back. Changing the clocks is easy but adjusting our bodies to daylight savings time is another story. This Sunday we move the clock ahead one hour and lose an hour of sleep which means Monday morning will be a groggy one. Here are some tips for adjusting to this annual change that might make the adjustment a […]
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February 27, 2013

Bad Habits That Cause Dental Health Issues

When is the last time you saw a dentist? When is the last time you used your teeth for something other than eating? When is the last time you chewed on ice? If you are answering yes to these questions you have some bad habits that could cause dental health issues. Did you know that 20% of us have one […]
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February 22, 2013

Ancient Ancestors Had More Oral Bacteria

Researchers have discovered that our ancestors had many more types of oral bacteria in their mouths. While more bacteria sounds like a bad thing, the reality is just the opposite! A study of the evolution of human teeth over the past 7,500 years has shown that ancient diets were better for our teeth. The research, which was published in Nature Genetics, involved […]
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February 20, 2013

Healthy Diet, Healthy Sleep in Columbus

There have been very few studies that look at a healthy diet and how it relates to a healthy sleep. A new study to be released in the journal Appetite wanted to know if there were any differences in the diets of people who reported shorter sleep, longer sleep or standard sleep patterns. Study author, Michael A. Grandner of the University […]
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February 15, 2013

What Does Your Smile Say About Success?

Lots of research has been done over the years that has shown that attractive people have an easier path to success and now Spanish researchers have uncovered consistencies in the smiles of influential people. Time magazine publishes an annual list of the 100 most influential people. Researchers from the University of Seville College of Dentistry compared faces from the lists […]
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February 12, 2013

6 Myths About Sleep

A myth is a story that is repeated often but isn’t actually true. Here are 6 myths about the importance of sleep and the truth behind the myth. Most people don’t realize just how important sleep is for their brain function and overall health – in fact science is just starting to unlock what really happens while we are sleeping! Sleep isn’t that […]
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February 8, 2013

Match.com Ranks Smile Number 1

The dating website Match.com completed a three year survey of singles over the age of 21 and made some interesting findings. Smiles ranked as the number one criteria that both sexes used when judging a potential mate. Such feelings don’t surprise biological anthropologist Helen Fisher, a research professor at Rutgers University and a Match.com adviser who helped develop the survey. […]
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February 2, 2013

Reasons People Avoid Dental Appointments

People have lots of reasons for avoiding dental appointments? What’s yours? Some people think oral health isn’t very important (check the science – oral health is crucial). Others experience anxiety or fear about dental visits. Lots of people feel that they can’t go to the dentist because they don’t have dental insurance – not true. Whatever the reason, regular dental […]
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February 1, 2013

Snoring – A Serious Health Problem

Yes, snoring is actually a very serious health problem. We usually make fun of those who snore but new evidence shows that snoring damages the carotid arteries – making this no laughing matter. Researchers from Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit found that snorers had a higher risk for thickened or abnormal carotid arteries than people who were over weight or […]
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January 26, 2013

Vitamins and Your Healthy Smile

People discovered a long time ago that vitamins have an effect on healthy smiles — remember sailors on long voyages experiencing scurvy? Sailors lived on dried grains and meats and didn’t have access to the vitamin C in fresh vegetables so they ended up with spongy gums and tooth loss. Keep your smile as healthy as possible by getting these […]
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January 25, 2013

Does Smoking Lead to Tooth Loss?

Smoking can lead to gum disease and gum disease leads to tooth loss. About half of gum disease in smokers is caused by smoking and studies have found that using tobacco is one of the largest risk factors for the development of gum disease. Gum disease is a bacterial infection and in the early stages the gums will bleed easily […]
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January 19, 2013

Heartburn and Oral Health

Do you suffer from heartburn on a regular basis? You might suffer from GERD and this stomach problem can also affect your oral health. GERD is short-hand for gastroesophageal reflux disorder and the discomfort felt by GERD sufferers is caused by the stomach acid rising into the esophagus or mouth. This acid erodes the lining of the esophagus and also […]
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January 18, 2013

Diagnosed With Sleep Apnea? Check for Depression Too

The CDC found that men who were diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea were twice as likely to suffer from depression as men who did not have a sleep disorder. It was worse for women with sleep apnea – they were five times more likely to experience major depression compared to those who didn’t have the condition. Both men and women who had […]
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January 12, 2013

Pregnant and Snoring – Treatment Improves Fetal Health

Are you pregnant and have you been told that you snore? A new study suggests that treating this mild sleep disordered breathing can help improve the health of the unborn baby. The January issue of the journal Sleep contains the results of this study which used a CPAP to treat the mild sleep disordered breathing experienced by the mothers. The health […]
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January 11, 2013

FDA Changes Dosing of Sleeping Pills

The FDA has reduced dosage recommendations for sleeping pills containing zolpidem as the active ingredient. Ambien and other brands of sleeping aids use this ingredient. Because the ingredient remains in the blood the morning after taking a dose, the blood levels in the morning may still be too high for people to safely drive or operate machinery. The FDA feels […]
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January 4, 2013

Asleep at the Wheel

According to the CDC lots of people are asleep at the wheel – literally. One in 24 US adults admitted that they recently fell asleep while driving. Health officials think that the number is actually higher because some people don’t realize that they nod off for a second or two – especially at stoplights or stopsigns. The data was gathered […]
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December 30, 2012

Improve Your Memory – Treat Sleep Apnea

Memory getting a little fuzzy? You might have sleep apnea. Treating sleep apnea and the snoring that goes along with it has been shown to improve cognitive functions. A study conducted in Sweden and published in the journal Nature and the Science of Sleep studied patients with moderate to severe obstructive sleep apnea who used an oral appliance to keep their […]
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