The Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea
An estimated 22 million Americans have sleep apnea while 80% of cases are left undiagnosed. What many people don’t realize about leaving their sleep apnea undiagnosed is that a lack of treatment can lead [...]
Your Top Vivos® Questions Answered
Sleep apnea is so much more than snoring loudly at night. The condition causes you to stop breathing throughout the night while you sleep. Over time, without treatment, this can lead to serious health [...]
6 Causes of Frequent Headaches
If you find yourself battling a headache or migraine several times per week, you’re likely not living your life to the fullest. The problem is that headaches can occur for a number of reasons. [...]
4 Reasons You Should Never Lie to Your Dentist
Here’s a sad truth: more than a quarter of Americans admit to lying to their dentist about flossing. And that’s not the only thing that people lie about. They might lie about brushing, or [...]
Young Women Need an Alternative to CPAP
CPAP is an almost 100% effective treatment for obstructive sleep apnea, when it’s used properly. The problem is that most people don’t use it properly. In fact, a large percentage of people prescribed CPAP [...]
New Study Shows Treating Gum Disease Could Save $6000 for Diabetics
We know that our overall health is closely integrated with our oral health. The impacts of poor oral health extend beyond your teeth and gums to affect your heart, blood vessels, lungs, brain, and [...]
Signs That You Have Sleep Bruxism
Bruxism, teeth clenching and grinding, can be very destructive to your teeth and your restorations. It can also lead to more serious problems in the future, including temporomandibular joint disorders (TMJ/TMD). For [...]
Consider Sleep Apnea Treatment an Emergency
As we continue to treat emergency patients only per the ADA’s recommendation, it’s important to understand that there are many potential classes of emergencies. Last time, we talked about emergency restorative dentistry, but this time [...]
Emergency Restorative Dentistry
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, the American Dental Association (ADA) has asked us to suspend elective and routine dental care. However, we are still serving patients with emergency dental needs, including emergency restorative [...]
Smoking & Its Effect on Your Teeth
I’m sure you already know that smoking causes various systemic health problems such as lung cancer and oral cancer. But, what most people don’t account for is how much smoking also affects their smile. Many [...]
