Oral Health and its Link to Overall Health
March 22, 2017
More and more evidence is being discovered that links good overall health to good oral health. In more ways than one, when you skip out on brushing and flossing regularly, your body is also paying a price in addition to your pearly whites. Gum inflammation has been known and shown to increase the risk of…
Women’s Health – How Does Pregnancy Affect Your Teeth and Gums?
November 19, 2016
Hormonal Changes Pregnancy is a very beautiful moment in a woman’s life, however hormonal changes occur in our body that alters its normal behavior. This is the reason why it’s important for us women to take good care of our teeth and gums while we are pregnant. These hormonal changes increase the risk of developing…
Oral Bacteria Linked to Stillbirth
November 19, 2016
by Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine CLEVELAND, OH, USA: Researchers at the Department of Periodontics at Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine reported the first documented link between a mother with pregnancy-associated gum disease to the death of her fetus. The studies findings will be discussed in the February issue…
Suffering from Bad Breath?
November 19, 2016
Find out about the causes of Halitosis and how to get rid of it! Did you know that 1 in 10 people suffer from chronic halitosis, which in turn interferes with their ability to enjoy their personal and professional life? Bad breath is no modern dilemma. However, many individuals who suffer from halitosis are unaware…
Snoring Treatment Glendale
November 19, 2016
Find tips to get rid of snoring and what causes it! Do you have trouble sleeping because of snoring? Main causes of snoring During sleep the main muscles of the mouth and throat relax and make the airway smaller. The decrease in space makes the air travel at a faster rate and as the air…
Is It Snoring or Sleep Apnea?
November 9, 2016
About 80 million people in North America snore, and approximately 12 million Americans have sleep apnea. So what’s the difference, and why does it matter? Snoring is caused by the vibration of the soft palate and uvula, occurring when the airway becomes obstructed during sleep. Several things can obstruct the airway and cause you to…
What is TMJ?
November 8, 2016
TMJ disorder refers to conditions that affect the temporomandibular joint, or jaw joint, and cause pain and dysfunction. About 10 million Americans are believed to suffer from TMJ disorders, and it tends to be more common in women than in men. The cause of TMJ disorder is not always known, but it is often associated…
Sleep Apnea Glendale
September 20, 2016
Sleep apnea is a common disorder in which there are pauses in breathing while sleeping.
