Are you old enough to remember when a visit to the dentist included a very cold environment, with hard plastic chairs in the reception area, a wall with a sliding glass window separating you from the employees, a bowl to spit into next to the dental chair, and worst of all, that smell? Seriously, … [Read more...]
How We Can Help with Your Sleep Apnea
Do you have difficulty getting a restful sleep? Do you wake up tired? Do you, or someone you know, snore throughout the night? If so, it is possible that you could be suffering with Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a serious condition in which a person stops breathing during their sleep. Some of the … [Read more...]
Amalgam, Are We In Danger?
Almost every day, some one asks me about mercury fillings. Amalgam, or silver fillings, contain 40-50% mercury, along with small amounts of copper, tin, zinc, silver, and other metals. Amalgam has been used for more than 100 years, and there is much debate to the safety of this product. There … [Read more...]
Periodontal Disease, How it Effects Your Overall Health
Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, is a chronic inflammation and infection of the gums, bone, and surrounding tissue. It is the major cause of adult tooth loss, and affects 3 out of 4 adults at some point in their life! Bacterial plaque is a sticky film that constantly forms on the … [Read more...]