Are you expecting? Congratulations! While you’re busy preparing for the arrival of your little one, it’s essential to take care of yourself too. One crucial aspect of self-care during pregnancy is ensuring you get quality sleep. But did you know that pregnancy can increase your risk of experiencing sleep apnea? Let’s find out about this important topic and understand why screening for sleep apnea is becoming increasingly recommended for pregnant women. The Link Between Pregnancy and Sleep Apnea Recent studies have shed light on the connection between pregnancy and sleep apnea. As a result, lea ..read more

Long before the era of vitamin supplements, our ancestors grasped the connection between diet and health. Sailors of centuries past endured scurvy, a disease characterized by bleeding gums and slow wound healing due to vitamin C deficiency during long voyages without access to fresh fruits and vegetables. The discovery that citrus fruits could prevent scurvy marked a significant milestone in understanding the role of nutrition in overall well-being. Fast forward to today, where we recognize numerous essential nutrients vital for human survival, including 13 vitamins and 16 essential minerals ..read more

Dental implants are known to be strong, durable, and long-lasting. They don’t just replace missing teeth in appearance, but they also function like natural teeth. But does that mean that dental implants can get infected and decay over time? The short answer to that is yes. Dental implants are not prone to infections. However, it is up to the patient and how they care for their implant. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is a dental restoration that uses a small titanium screw. This screw is surgically inserted into the jawbone to serve as a replacement for a missing tooth root, working ..read more

Did you know that more than 22 million Americans are diagnosed with sleep apnea? Not only is it a lifelong condition for many, but sleep apnea also increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases if left untreated. Oftentimes, people turn to continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines for treatment. However, a CPAP machine isn’t the ultimate cure for sleep apnea. Given its severity, there are limited treatments in the market, although lately, mouth taping has taken the world by storm. While it doesn’t completely cure sleep apnea, there are certain ways it can help tame some of its effect ..read more

Recovering from wisdom teeth removal can be a huge relief, especially with the strict diet that you have to follow. After a while of soft and mushy foods, you might get fed up with the liquidy texture and want something solid. Or perhaps you might want to kick back, relax, and enjoy a drink on the rocks. But unfortunately, that’s not how it goes. Our patients often ask us whether they can smoke or drink alcohol after wisdom teeth removal, and the answer that we always give is no. No matter how tempting it may be to grab a drink, it is better to wait it out and talk to your dentist about it fir ..read more

A misaligned bite, also known as malocclusion, is a dental disorder that can cause various oral issues and pain. It can make everyday activities like eating or speaking feel like a chore. However, in most cases, malocclusion can be fixed with the help of orthodontic procedures and careful monitoring. But to learn what causes the pain and how you can fix a misaligned bite, carry on reading this blog. What is a Misaligned Bite? A misaligned bite is a condition that affects your bite, especially when your mouth is resting. People with misaligned bites have uneven jaw positions. That is to say, th ..read more

No one wants to wake up and find a movable lump on their jawbone. You might initially feel a little confused before the worry begins to set in. While it is better to get the unusual growth checked out by a dental professional, it is important to keep in mind that not every lump is something to worry about. However, if you want to know what caused the movable lump on your jaw to arise and how you can get rid of it, keep reading this blog. Causes of a Movable Lump on the Jaw Bone: Did you know that your jaw is made up of two main parts? It has the upper maxilla, which is attached to your skull ..read more

The pain surrounding a wisdom tooth eruption is infamous. It’s known for causing sleepless nights and leaving you clutching your jaw in pain. But did you know that even though a tooth eruption is painful, an infected wisdom tooth is ten times worse? If bacteria find their way inside the folds of an unerupted wisdom tooth, it can give way to extreme pain and discomfort. At times, if you’re not careful, the infection can spread to the other teeth, rotting them from the inside out. This is why it is necessary to keep an eye out for wisdom tooth infection symptoms. Infected Wisdom Tooth Symptoms t ..read more

Gums growing over your teeth is not a normal occurrence. If anything, it can be a little unsettling to find your tooth blanketed under a layer of pink flesh. Usually, gum overgrowth is a result of gingival hyperplasia, an oral condition that affects your gums and causes them to grow abnormally in size. However, gingival hyperplasia can easily be treated with a good oral care routine. To learn more about this condition and its treatments, carry on reading this blog. Gingival Hyperplasia Gingival hyperplasia is a disease that attacks your gums, causing them to grow. At first, the gums might appe ..read more

Did you recently lose a tooth or have it removed? If so, chances are your dentist recommended you to get a dental implant. However, if you’ve heard of dental implants, you probably know that it takes way more than one sitting to get through the entire treatment. So, the question is, how long does a dental implant procedure take? Can you get an implant on the same day, or do you have to reschedule? For a complete breakdown of the dental implant timeline, make sure to read this blog until the end. How Long Does a Dental Implant Procedure Take? Dental implants are a restorative dentistry treatmen ..read more