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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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November 26, 2013

Is It Better To Brush Or Floss First?

It seems like a simple thing – we tell everyone to brush and floss in order to keep their teeth healthy. But is it better to brush first and then floss, or should you floss first and then brush? I’m happy whenever my patients are flossing so I’m not going to complain about when! But for those of you who […]
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November 21, 2013

Weight Loss Helps Sleep Apnea

Sleep apnea rates are skyrocketing and most experts believe that our obesity epidemic is responsible for many of the cases. Weight loss does improve obstructive sleep apnea and is one of the first things that most sleep physicians suggest to their patients. We all know how hard it can be to lose weight. Researchers from Kentucky reported that obese patients […]
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November 11, 2013

Sleep Apnea Bill Signed Into Law

Not much got accomplished in Washington DC during October but, Public Law #113-45 (the sleep apnea bill) was passed and signed. During a government shut-down no less! Why did everyone feel this was so important? Simple, it is estimated that over 1500 people die and 40,000 are injured due to sleep apnea related accidents each year. The new law requires […]
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November 8, 2013

Osteoporosis and Oral Health

Osteoporosis is a health condition that weakens bones and has a direct relationship to oral health. The disease, which mainly affects older women, can trigger dental health issues including loose teeth and tooth loss. Drugs used to treat osteoporosis may also affect the jaw bone. Loose teeth may be one of the first noticeable signs of bone loss in the […]
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November 2, 2013

The Boom In Sleep Apnea

Baby Boomers are part of the boom in sleep apnea cases. Sleep apnea affects 5-10% of the American population and most of them don’t know they have this sleep breathing disorder. Snoring, daytime fatigue and weight gain are all signs that someone may be suffering from sleep apnea and, left untreated, sleep apnea can take years off your life. Sleep […]
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October 24, 2013

Guide to Living With Sleep Apnea

After all those years of wondering why you were so sleepy all the time, you got a diagnosis. You have obstructive sleep apnea and here are some guidelines to help you live with this disorder. Snoring is risky for your health You don’t have any breathing problems while you are awake – so why would you stop breathing while sleeping? […]
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October 18, 2013

Detox Your Brain – Get Some Sleep

Need another reason to get some sleep? Researchers have discovered that sleep is the time that the brain cleans house – effectively a detox for your gray matter. Researchers from the University of Rochester Medical Center have reported the discovery of a mechanism that removes waste products from the brain when we are asleep. Lead study author Dr. Maiken Nedergaard […]
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October 10, 2013

Dangers of Driving While Drowsy

Did you know that driving when sleep deprived could cause you to drive like you had been drinking? True – drowsy driving is a serious problem on our roads casing at least 100,000 accidents. Statistics show that drivers are 15 times more likely to be involved in a motor vehicle accident which causes a fatality when they experience excessive daytime […]
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September 29, 2013

Women, Feeling Tired?

Women feel tired for lots of reasons. Some are simply overscheduled because of work and family, hormonal changes can cause fatigue, lack of exercise or a healthy diet can sap energy. One important thing we need to energize our bodies is sleep and women have lots of sleep disorders, but men are typically diagnosed with sleep disorders at a higher […]
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September 26, 2013

New Sleep Apnea Treatment Guidelines

The American College of Physicians has published new guidelines for the treatment of patients with obstructive sleep apnea.  The first treatment suggested to patients should be weight loss, according to the guidelines. The rates of sleep apnea are rising rapidly “probably because of escalating obesity rates”, the guidelines note. All overweight and obese patients should be encouraged to lose weight […]
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September 26, 2013

Choosing Dental Floss

Most dentists are really picky about what type of dental floss their patients choose – just as long as they are using it every day! There are lots of different choices of dental floss on the market and it can be a bit confusing but it all can be used to prevent gum disease. Nylon floss is the most common […]
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September 18, 2013

Are You Sensitive?

Do you have sensitive teeth? Complaints about sensitivity are one of the most common reasons people seek dental treatment. Teeth become sensitive because the dentin, the inner part of the tooth made up of tiny tubules, has become exposed. These tubules lead straight to the nerve and when the tooth is exposed to heat, cold, air, sweet, sour, almost anything […]
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September 13, 2013

Study Boosts Dental Implants

Two large international clinical studies have shown that dental implants perform just as well as we thought! These long-lasting and safe replacements for missing teeth were found to perform even better than we had previously thought. These clinical studies looked at more than 1,000 implants in Europe, the US, and Australia. The researchers found implant survival rates of 98% with […]
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September 12, 2013

Top Women's Sleep Disorders

Sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea, are more commonly diagnosed in men. But sleep disorders affect women as well. This disruption of sleep causes poor quality of life and health issues including depression, anxiety and increased chances of cardiovascular disease and stroke. Some of the top sleep disorders affecting women are insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea and restless leg syndrome. Hormones play […]
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