Why Your Dentist Can Help if You Have Problems with Snoring
June 20, 2021
Have you been told that you’re a snorer? Or that you stop breathing for periods of time during the night? If so, you may have sleep apnea, a common condition that is characterized by stop-and-start breathing during sleep. Sleep apnea can have serious outcomes, so if you do show symptoms, it’s important to check in…
Why it is Important to See Your Dentist About Sleep Apnea
May 14, 2021
If you haven’t heard of sleep apnea, you will soon: it is increasingly recognized as a major threat to the health of Americans that is rarely diagnosed. Perhaps surprisingly, Dr. Marine is a specialist who can diagnose and treat some forms of sleep apnea. You may not even know that you snore, if you don’t…
Why Your Dentist Has a Solution for Many Sleep Apnea Cases
March 12, 2021
If you snore, it could be an annoying disruption of good sleep for your partner. But it might be a sign that you suffer from sleep apnea, a very serious, but curable, condition which is believed to afflict nearly 20 million Americans. Your dentist is an expert in sleep apnea and can provide vital help….
How Your Quality of Life is Affected Without Snoring Treatment
October 7, 2020
A good night’s sleep is valuable for both your physical and mental health. If you are among the patients affected by obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), then getting a good night’s sleep can prove to be more challenging than necessary. There is also the chance that you are unaware of the snoring problems being a sign…
Sleep Apnea is Correlated to Cancer Risk
August 14, 2020
You may have heard that if you don’t sleep well and snore a lot, you could have a serious health problem called sleep apnea. But 80% of the 22 million Americans who have it have not yet been diagnosed. Dr. Marine can help you decide whether your symptoms match those of sleep apnea and, if…
Keeping a Strong Immune System During a Pandemic
April 23, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing throughout the world, now more than ever is the best time to get your immune system strong and ready to fight back against the virus should you get infected. However, this can be challenging given the lockdown measures in place throughout the world. Many states and countries have…
The Relationship Between Sleep Apnea and Diabetes
November 15, 2019
Do you suffer from type two diabetes? It’s important to know that diabetes gives you an approximately 50-50 chance of developing sleep apnea. Diabetes and sleep apnea share similar risk factors such as breathing problems and obesity. If a person isn’t getting enough sleep, their blood glucose levels become more difficult to regulate. This will…
What Are the General Causes of Snoring?
May 31, 2019
What are the General Causes of Snoring? Snoring can be caused by a variety of different factors and understanding how these affect you and how to stop them will help you and your partner get better, uninterrupted sleep. What is Snoring? Snoring is the rumbling sound that is made while you sleep, caused by your…
3 Super Bowl Snacks for a Healthy Smile
January 31, 2019
Sunday, February 3rd 2019 marks the day of this year’s Super Bowl! This year our own Los Angeles Rams face off against the dynastic New England Patriots. Pacific Dental Care thought we would go over a few snacks you can whip up for your sports viewing pleasure, snacks that won’t destroy your smile like the…
Ways to Alleviate Your Sleep Apnea
November 13, 2017
At Pacific Dental Care, we provide more than just orthodontic and cosmetic services. We assist in treating sleep apnea, which is a common problem among our patients. When we see a need, we try to do what we can to treat it. One thing a dentist does is help reduce suffering. When a condition starts…
