Dental Hygiene Month

Dental Hygiene Month

What is Dental Hygiene Month? The American Dental Hygiene Association has worked hard to designate October Dental Hygiene Month. The goal of this month is two fold. The two primary goals are to bring awareness of how we can improve our oral health, as well as to...
Waking up tired! Do I have Sleep Apnea?

Waking up tired! Do I have Sleep Apnea?

What is Sleep Apnea? Most people don’t realize they have sleep apnea because it only occurs during sleep. Could you have sleep apnea? A sleep partner might be the first to notice signs such as snoring or sudden halt in breathing. Untreated sleep apnea could...
4 Tips to a Better Night’s Rest

4 Tips to a Better Night’s Rest

The CDC recently reviewed how the quality of sleep effects our daily lives. Sleep insufficiency has been linked to numerous motor vehicle accidents, occupational errors, and health problems. Many sleep related issues stem from changes in work schedules, constant use...
The Problem with Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

The Problem with Dry Mouth (Xerostomia)

     Saliva plays a major role in our health. A decrease in saliva can cause an increase in caries and other major oral health complications. People don’t always realize they have a decrease saliva function. Testing saliva for the hydration and pH is a simple...
Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) Sedation

Laughing Gas (Nitrous Oxide) Sedation

     Nitrous oxide sedation has become one of the most commonly used technique in dentistry today to help patients feel more comfortable and eliminate dental anxiety. It is estimated that approximately 35% of dentists use nitrous oxide sedation for their patients....
Cosmetic Smile Enhancement

Cosmetic Smile Enhancement

     Cosmetic dentistry focuses on improving the appearance of a person’s teeth, mouth, and smile. General or traditional dentistry focuses more on oral hygiene, diagnosis, treatment of oral diseases, and preventive dentistry.  According to North American Dental...