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Sleep Apnea and Your Teeth

Sleep Apnea and Your Teeth

Sleep Apnea and Healthy Teeth

Sleep apnea is a serious disorder that can wreck a good night’s sleep. Night after night, it takes a toll on your health. It can also affect your dental health.

What Can Your Tongue Tell You?

What Can Your Tongue Tell You?

Dental Health and Your Tongue

If you’re sick or stressed out, your tongue can tell the tale. Here are some common tongue conditions that can point to health problems. What is your tongue saying about you?

Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Are You Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Brushing Your Teeth Too Hard?

Your teeth may be hard, but they need gentle treatment when it comes to cleaning. Overbrushing, using hard toothbrushes, and brushing too hard are common mistakes that can weaken your teeth. Here’s how to know if you need to slow down on the brushing.

Occasional Gum Pain?

Occasional Gum Pain?

What Causes Occasional Gum Pain?

Sometimes, you feel a nagging sensation in your gums. It might feel like a piece of food is stuck there, but it doesn’t go away when you floss or rinse. If you experience intermittent gum pain, there could be several reasons. Don’t ignore it. Gum problems don’t usually go away on their own, and discomfort is a sign that something needs medical attention.

What Is a Root Canal?

What Is a Root Canal?

About A Dental Root Canal

A root canal is a procedure used to save a tooth that has a deep cavity in the nerve of the tooth and therefore can’t be fixed with a normal filling. It removes the infection from the nerve to prevent reinfection and save the tooth.