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Are you newly diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea? This can be a scary and confusing time, and you may have lots of questions. Is sleep apnea a big deal? What are the risks? What is a CPAP, and is it my only option? When it comes to your own personal treatment plan, having a real […]

You don’t think about it much, but your jaw does a lot of things. It helps you chew, swallow, speak, communicate through facial expressions, breath, and even gives shape and structure to your face. Keeping your jaw healthy is important. And when your jaw starts to cause you pain, you feel it. Causes of Jaw […]

Trusting your treatment providers is paramount to feeling like you get the best care. This is true not only for your doctors but also for your dentist. We know that starting treatment to straighten your smile can feel like a big step. So you want an Invisalign provider that is a good fit for you. […]

Sugar cravings are a common problem, and they can really thwart our efforts to eat healthily and stay fit. We try to resist cravings just to inevitably break down and overindulge. That’s because willpower alone isn’t the best way to handle these cravings. When we make an estimated 200 or more food-related decisions per day, […]

Diabetes can be a life-altering diagnosis. It can affect many aspects of your life and your health. Millions of people live with diabetes, and with improvements to your diet and lifestyle, you can keep your diabetes in check. The more you arm yourself with knowledge about diabetes and your health, the better you will be […]

Dentures are an effective and affordable treatment for tooth loss, and denture technology has come a long way in recent years. However, adjusting to life with dentures can take a bit of time. They will feel different than your natural teeth, and you will have to learn how to use them properly. But don’t worry. […]

It can be scary to find out you have gingivitis. Many patients have a lot of questions, starting with whether it is reversible and what you can do to treat it. The good news is that gingivitis is treatable, and you can usually clear it up in about two weeks with diligent oral care. Gum […]

Many patients think they know everything they need to about going to the dentist. But it’s a common misconception that dental treatments have stayed the same for decades. You may be surprised to learn about some modern advancements in dental treatments. Just like other areas of medicine, dentistry is continuously advancing, and new technologies are […]

If dental visits make you uncomfortable, you are not alone. Experts estimate that more than one-third of the population suffers from dental anxiety. While many pain relief and sedation options are available, many patients still feel fearful at the dentist. One consideration is to remove many of the triggers of dental anxiety by completely changing […]

It may seem silly to take your child to the dentist when they don’t even have teeth yet or when you know their baby teeth will eventually fall out. However, early dental visits are important for setting your child up for good oral health in the future. In fact, the American Dental Association, Center for […]