Obstructive Sleep Apnea affects approximately 22 million Americans. This condition causes you to stop breathing several times each night. Many of those cases are undiagnosed because the symptoms look like something else…often a dental problem. Grinding and Sleep Apnea Teeth Grinding or Bruxism can cause facial pain and headaches, but it can also be an indicator […]
We’ve all wondered about this from time to time. Is mouthwash as important as brushing and flossing, or is it just something extra? How We Got Mouthwash Products It all started when a Dutch scientist named Antoni van Leeuwenhoek discovered bacteria and that bacteria existed in the mouth. Eventually a german company created the first […]
Jaw pain can be a mysterious problem that comes on suddenly. In many cases, short-term jaw pain is simply caused by overworking the joint. It is a similar injury to those you might get to a knee or elbow joint from exercising or playing sports. You may have done something you don’t usually do, like […]
As a patient, it is nice to know that your dentist is keeping up with the latest dental technology. Since your dentist is investing in continuing education, you know that you’ll receive care in the most up-to-date way, which should help minimize pain and make it easier to improve your smile. One of the biggest […]