Do you want to straighten your teeth and improve your smile but you think you’re too old for braces? Our answer is that you are never too old to get the smile you want! Legends Dental helps patients of all ages remodel their existing jawbone structure and straighten teeth to…
When you cough, do you notice a metallic taste in your mouth? Or do you notice it when you’re eating or drinking something? You may chalk it up as unexplainable, but it’s not something you should let go for too long. Having a metallic taste in your mouth might be…
So, we love a good DIY hack or project like the rest of Waco. After all, we’re in Chip and Jo country, right?! That being said, there are a few things we think you should leave to the professionals. One of those things, in particular, is dentistry. You may be…
Do you have a CPAP machine for your sleep apnea? Are you religious about wearing it, or is it shoved in your nightstand drawer collecting dust? If you’re living with sleep apnea and not using your CPAP machine, first we need to tell you that you’re not alone. Many people…
For decades, researchers have known that certain bacteria in the mouth can contribute to the development of gum disease. Still, in a first-of-its-kind study, researchers from Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin have shown that a unicellular parasite, known as Entamoeba gingavalis, is also a contributor to the condition. The study found the…
A new study of nearly 34,000 individuals has found a connection between obstructive sleep apnea and the risk of developing cancer. Results of the study revealed that it was the chronic low blood oxygen levels attributed to sleep apnea that contributed to the higher cancer risk. Study participants underwent sleep…
Sleep apnea may mean you’re not getting good sleep each night; it could also mean you have a higher risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease, according to a 2019 study. The research, presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 71st Annual Meeting in Philadelphia in May 2019, shows that those who…
Do you struggle to remember things about your life? If you’re having issues recollecting the details and events of your life and experiences, your problem may be the result of a sleep breathing disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea. More than 936 million people worldwide live with obstructive sleep apnea…
With an increase in COVID-19 cases across Texas, you may find that you’re wearing your mask more often. While it probably isn’t your favorite thing to do for a few different reasons, some people don’t like wearing a mask because they’ve noticed something unpleasant — that they have bad breath!…
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a psychiatric disorder that can develop in individuals who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event, including an accident, assault, terrorist act or combat. It affects 3.5 percent of the adults in the United States, and one in 11 people will be diagnosed with the…