We know that what we eat affects our body in different ways. Excess sugars cause obesity, diabetes and cavities. Protein helps muscle growth. Calcium is good for our bones. But there’s another element to some foods, called probiotics that can can help us in ways we may not realize. Probiotics are good bacteria and yeasts …
by Kelley Mingus 
Sleep apnea. It can cause a long list of problems from medical conditions to depression and more. But it can also cause another problem at its most basic level: snoring. According to The Sleep Foundation, snoring affects an estimated 90 million Americans, 37 million of whom snore on a regular basis. But snoring doesn’t just …
by Kelley Mingus 
In the dental restoration process, there are a lot of procedures you may hear about, whether you end up needing them or not. There are many different types of restorations your teeth may need to undergo in order to restore your healthy beautiful smile. One of those restorations is dental fillings. What are fillings? Fillings …
by Donald Griswold 
They may not be mirrors to our souls, but our teeth are definitely a reflection of how we’re perceived in the world. Damaged or stained teeth can make us look older, while healthy, whiter teeth can make us look happier, younger and studies have shown, more attractive and confident. Conversely, damaged or missing teeth have …
by Kelley Mingus 
With age, comes wisdom – among other things. But damage to the teeth and gums doesn’t have to be one of them. Whether you are concerned about the condition of your teeth or simply looking to preserve the condition they’re currently in, there are steps you can take to ensure your teeth and gums stay …
by Kelley Mingus 
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. But while most people have at least heard of the most-common symptoms (stopping and restarting breathing throughout the night and snoring) there are many symptoms you may not be aware are from sleep apnea that you should pay attention to during the …
by Kelley Mingus 
Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder which affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Persons with sleep apnea struggle to breathe regularly while sleeping, stopping and restarting repeatedly throughout the night. This can be caused by genetics or obesity and is generally the result of a restricted airway. This restriction can lead to many secondary …
by Donald Griswold 
With the COVID-19 coronavirus still spreading wildly around many parts of the world, the World Health Organization (WHO) has issued new directives for keeping people safe during this dangerous and sometimes deadly pandemic. Recently, WHO issued guidelines for dental practices during the pandemic, stating that dental practices should restrict care to emergency and urgent services …
by Donald Griswold Here are a few ideas for making healthier choices when it comes to foods that may be dangerous to our oral health.
by Donald Griswold With so much negativity and stress in the world, dentists are noticing more people clenching their jaws and grinding their teeth.
by Donald Griswold
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