Wellness Blog

If you’re tired during the day, you may suffer from Sleep Apnea, a condition that interrupts normal sleep many times a night. Yet this health danger remains hidden to many of us—we may have no recollection of the multiple arousals that have disrupted our sleep, and a...

Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders (OMDs)OMDs are disorders of the muscles and functions of the face and mouth that contribute directly or indirectly to systemic health problems. These disorders affect breathing, breastfeeding, facial skeletal growth and development,...

“Keep a stiff upper lip” or “get a grip!” That’s often the advice we get on how to cope with stress. If you take it literally, the result could be grinding your teeth or clenching your jaws. It’s called bruxism, and often happens as we sleep, caused not just by stress...

A New Year always brings talk of resolutions. We think a great resolution is to fully commit to your oral hygiene. Just a few minutes a day at home can do wonders to keep you out of the dentist’s chair. First, if you’re inconsistent, commit to brushing your teeth...

This is a question I hear from time to time in my practice, and it saddens me when I know there are better options that would add to the quality of life for my patient. The assumption many people make is that pulling their teeth will eliminate all of their problems...

Everyone knows that sugary foods and drinks can cause tooth decay. But there are other types of foods to watch out for, as well as many dietary choices that can improve oral health. Diet Choices for Good Health Early in life, calcium and phosphorus are two minerals...

With the loss of one or more teeth, there may be more at stake than just your smile. Missing teeth may not only lower confidence…they may also contribute to other health problems. With so many options for patients with missing teeth, including implants, bridges,...