What do you think of when you hear ‘full-mouth reconstruction’? Do you think of painful cosmetic treatments that take forever to give you the smile you want? If you’re imagining the worst and putting off getting procedures because you’re afraid of the time commitment or pain, you may be surprised…
Some researchers estimate that as many as 22 million Americans are living with some level of obstructive sleep apnea, or OSA. If you’ve been diagnosed with OSA and are not being treated or you suspect that you have the condition, it is absolutely critical that you seek treatment immediately. But…
If you’ve ever burned your mouth on a spoonful of scalding soup or a too-hot sip of coffee, you know the results are painful – but temporary. But, what if you had to live with this discomfort day in and day out? People living with burning mouth syndrome experience precisely…
With ever-increasing stress and busy schedules, you may find that taking care of yourself often takes a back burner. But should it? According to the Charlotte Business Journal, many people in the United States are putting their oral health last. In a recent article, the news source reported that more…
A new study published in the medical journal Sleep shows that sleep apnea treatment can reduce medical insurance costs for other health conditions. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota Morris, analyzed a group of truckers who underwent mandatory diagnosis and treatment for sleep apnea. The researchers…
A University at Buffalo study has revealed that our diet has significantly changed our saliva in comparison to that of other primates. Researchers at the university’s School of Dental Medicine found that the human diet – and our increased consumption of meat, how we cook our food and even how…