Sleep apnea can be a serious, life-threatening condition if left untreated. Sleep apnea is a common condition that can cause you to stop breathing as you sleep. Therefore, as you sleep, your oxygen levels drop, which can cause many other problems throughout your body. Some of these problems include high blood pressure, stroke, depression, irritability, and excessive daytime sleepiness. The... read more »

Did you know that sleep apnea is more than just snoring? Did you know that it can become a life-threatening condition if left untreated? Well, our team is going to give you some of the more surprising facts on sleep apnea to increase your awareness of the condition in hopes that you will seek treatment for the future. Fact #1:... read more »

Cavities are painful, inconvenient dental problems that develop when people don’t properly take care of their smiles. Once the cavities have developed, the dentist will need to use a dental drill to remove the decayed portion of the tooth. Then, the dentist will fill the tooth with a product that will restore its health. If you are one who wants... read more »

Tartar buildup at the gum line and poor oral hygiene can develop into the advanced form of gum disease known as periodontitis. Without timely resolution the infection and subsequent inflammation can cause your gums to recede from your teeth. This often forms pockets in the gum tissue near the roots of your teeth. This will slowly cause a loss of... read more »

Going back to school can be an overwhelming and exciting thing, and it is important to get your backpack and wardrobe ready as well as your smile! To help prepare your smile, we recommend completing this back-to-school dental checklist: 1. Schedule your professional dental cleanings. If you want to have a strong and successful oral health, it is important to... read more »

People suffering from sleep apnea commonly complain about poor quality of sleep caused by snoring. There are a few different treatment options available for people suffering with minor to moderate cases of sleep apnea. For these people a snore guard can help improve breathing issues, reduce snoring and allow you to get a good night’s sleep. Keep in mind that... read more »

Are you scared of the dentist and everything that associates with the dental office? If so, this is the perfect blog post for you! We are here to help you feel more comfortable and relaxed in the dental chair. In order to achieve a successful and stress-free dental experience, we recommend doing the following things: Bring a friend If you... read more »

As a patient, you probably have a lot of questions for your dentist. But have you ever wondered how many questions and/or comments your doctor has for you? Here are five things dentists around the country say they want to say to their patients as they are working on their mouths: 1. You can’t be healthy without a healthy mouth... read more »

Dental hygiene is often easily looked-over as most of its problems are not evident anywhere but inside your mouth. However, gum disease can be just as serious as a disease visible to everyone who comes in contact with it. If one were to develop a serious infection on a limb outside the body, they would be hospitalized immediately. Mouth infections... read more »

What is a root canal? Root canal treatment, also called Endodontic treatment, is needed when the pulp, or the innermost layer of the tooth, becomes infected or inflamed. Pulp inflammation can occur for many different reasons, but most stem from deep tooth decay, repeated dental procedures on one tooth, or a traumatic injury. The procedure First, local anesthesia is injected... read more »