Batman battles bad guys. And so does your dentist. As far as your mouth’s concerned, your dentist is your first line of defense when it comes to fighting diseases. But how? Your dentist is trained to spot abnormalities in your mouth that can be a sign of a medical problem. … [Read more...]
Sleep Apnea: A Dental Issue
Do you snore? Snoring is a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea. If you in fact have sleep apnea, your throat muscles and tongue collapse onto the back of your throat, block your airway and make you stop breathing repeatedly all night. There are some things you can do to … [Read more...]
Acid Reflux May Attack Your Teeth
Ever experience a painful burning sensation radiating from inside the chest? Well, that’s good old heartburn. And persistent symptoms, more than twice weekly, may be a sign of acid reflux (officially Gastroesophogeal Reflux Disease, or GERD). However, not everyone with GERD … [Read more...]
Dental Health and Diabetes
Diabetes is a pervasive problem in America, a cultural epidemic with wide-ranging and potentially severe consequences. According to the 2011 National Diabetes Factsheet, 25.8 million people or 8.3 percent of the U.S. population has diabetes at an estimated annual total cost of … [Read more...]