More than 12 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea, a serious condition that compromises your rest and can impact your health. Some symptoms of sleep apnea include snoring, extreme daytime tiredness, mouth breathing, and irritability. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)...
Dental veneers are a relatively new invention when viewed in the entire timeline of dental care history. The earliest forms of cosmetic dentistry appear in 700 BCE in the form of dentures made of ivory and bone. Created by the Etruscans, they evolved in 200 CE to use...
Although many parents encourage their children to brush their teeth frequently, flossing often gets overlooked. Unfortunately, brushing alone doesn’t keep plaque and bacteria from building up between teeth. If left on teeth, plaque hardens into tartar, which increases...
Many people are afraid of getting their wisdom teeth out based on horror stories from the internet or scary tales exaggerated by others. The best way to fight these fears is to learn more about the procedure and what you can truly expect. The first thing to know is...
The inner part of each of your teeth is called the pulp. It is located in the center of the teeth and extends through canals into the roots of each tooth. There are many nerves affiliated with this area of the teeth as well. When it becomes infected or damaged, it can...
In recent years, composite, or tooth-colored, fillings have become the choice when dentists repair damaged teeth. Composite fillings blend with your smile and preserve more of the healthy tooth structure. Though amalgam fillings are thought to cost less and last...