Dental Blog

April 21, 2010

How To Get A Good Night's Sleep

How To Get a Good Night's Sleep on NPR
April 15, 2010

Headache Pain

The cause of many headache episodes is not always the dreaded “migraine”.  Often headache patients have spent years going from doctor to doctor trying to find a cure for their pain.   The answer for many of these headache sufferers can be proper diagnosis and treatment for their temporomandibular joint disorder, commonly known as TMJ or TMD. The temporomandibular joint is […]
April 13, 2010

Dental Abscess – Frequently Asked Questions

What is an abscess and how did I get one? A dental abscess is an accumulation of pus that can form in the gum but generally forms in the bone and drains either through the gums or through a tooth.  These events are painful and usually start with a bacterial infection either inside the pulp of your tooth or in […]
April 8, 2010

Stroke Patients and Sleep Apnea

A study in the October 2009 issue of the Neurology Journal discovered that sleep apnea, including central, obstructive or mixed type, was present in 50%-70% of stroke patients. The scientists involved in the study “Sleep-Related Breathing and Sleep-Wake Disturbances in Ischemic Stroke” recommended that all stroke patients be screened for sleep apnea.  The finding of this study are extremely valuable […]
April 6, 2010

Sleep Apnea Dangers

Untreated Sleep Apnea and Your Brain GAHANNA, OH – A study in the February 2010 issue of the journal SLEEP found reduced amounts of brain “gray matter” in multiple areas of the brains of patients suffering from severe sleep apnea.  This study suggests that many of the problems that go along with untreated sleep apnea:  memory loss, heart disturbances, breathing […]
April 3, 2010

Oral Health Care Ohio

The International Diabetes Foundation is stressing the importance for diabetic patients to have the healthiest teeth and gums possible in their new clinical guidelines.
April 1, 2010

Bruxism Columbus

How Bruxism, teeth grinding, from stress can impact your dental health COLUMBUS, OH – We keep learning more about the negative effects that stress has on our physical health.  But did you know that stress also takes a toll on your teeth?  Dr. Jennifer Ashton, medical correspondent,  discussed this matter on the CBS Early Show.  All across the country dental […]
March 28, 2010

Obstructive Sleep Apnea Causes Columbus

OSA, Obstructive Sleep Apnea, can be treated! COLUMBUS, OH – Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that disrupts breathing during sleep.  According to the Mayo Clinic, OSA is a common breathing disorder that is characterized by frequent and repeated “instances of upper airway obstruction during sleep”.  In simple terms, the airway becomes blocked and the sleeper actually stops breathing […]
March 24, 2010

Oral Health Care Columbus

Your teeth and gums can tell a lot about your overall health.
March 18, 2010

OraVerse Columbus

OraVerse is scientifically proven to reduce the time you are numb from dental anesthetic in half the time allowing you to get back to your day.
March 16, 2010

Sleep Apnea Effects Columbus

Obesity is a known risk factor for obstructive sleep apnea; however, it is hypothesized that the effects of OSA itself may predispose patients to weight gain. Treat OSA with oral appliance therapy.
March 13, 2010

Dentistry and Diabetes Columbus

COLUMBUS, OH – Diabetes is a very serious chronic disease that is affecting more and more American’s each year.  Diabetes produces abnormally high levels of sugar in the patients blood due to a lack of insulin being produced in the pancreas.  Diabetic patients are highly susceptible to infections and other chronic diseases as side effects of the disease.  One of […]
March 9, 2010

Sleep Apnea and Depression Columbus

The link between sleep apnea and depression is well documented. Treatment options such as oral appliance therapy are an effective alternative to CPAP.
March 6, 2010

Neuromuscular Dentistry Columbus

Neuromuscular Dentistry – Stress and Teeth Grinding COLUMBUS, OH – These are stressful times – and people exhibit this stress in different ways.  One of the most common is clenching and grinding your teeth.  This is called bruxism and most patients never realize that they are grinding their teeth until it causes painful problems. Should you be concerned that you […]
March 2, 2010

Sleep Apnea Treatment Columbus

Treating sleep apnea reduces risk of heart attack and stroke.
February 25, 2010

Dentist Phobia Columbus

Dental treatment without dental fear in Columbus, Ohio
February 23, 2010

Self Help For TMJ Columbus

Self-Help for TMJ Pain before your appointment with Dr. Levy
February 19, 2010

TMJ Columbus

The ringing in your ears could be caused by your jaw joint. Neuromuscular dentistry can help.
February 15, 2010

Teeth Grinding Columbus

Grinding Your Teeth and Sleep Apnea COLUMBUS, OH – Research presented at a recent scientific assembly of the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) found that nearly 1 in 4 patients with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) also suffer from bruxism, or nighttime teeth grinding. About 8 percent of the US population experiences bruxism, commonly known as teeth grinding, which is associated […]
November 2, 2009

Columbus Snoring Treatment

Is Your Snoring Dangerous To Your Health? Columbus, OH – So many patients in my practice ask about their snoring and whether it is dangerous.  The answer is, quite possibly, very dangerous.  While some snoring is simply annoying-keeping spouses and family awake, if your snoring is really sleep apnea then you are truly playing with fire.  Sleep Apnea is a […]