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Sedation Dentistry
Many people avoid going to the dentist because it makes them uncomfortable. For some, dentistry is one of their greatest fears. Others avoid the dentist because they know they need extensive work, and they just don't have the time for all the appointments. Sedation Dentistry can solve all of these problems by making your appointment a comfortable experience, and helping us get the work done in fewer visits. Learn more about sedation dentistry...
Sleep Apnea and Snoring
Are you tired, stressed out, and moody because of interrupted sleep? Sleep apnea, a condition in which breathing stops for periods of 10 seconds or longer, can interrupt the deep sleep that makes people feel rested. Non-surgical dental appliances have proven more effective than surgery for many sleep apnea patients. Learn more about sleep apnea…
Diabetes and Dentistry
Diabetes is the fifth - deadliest disease in the United States. It consumes 1 out of every 10 dollars spent on healthcare. Our goal is to educate the public on the devastating effects of diabetes and to work with our medical colleagues as a team to help treat this disease. Learn more about diabetes and dentistry…
Periodontal Disease and Cardiovascular Disease
Research has found that people with periodontal disease are almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery disease than those without periodontal disease. Studies focused on stroke appear to demonstrate even a stronger relationship with periodontal disease. Learn more...
Periodontal Disease and Pregnancy
There is increasing evidence to support the relationship between maternal gingivitis/periodontitis and preterm low birth weight babies. Evidence also supports the fact that periodontal treatment results in a significant reduction in the rate of preterm delivery and an increase in birth weight. Learn more...
Obesity
A recent study in a leading obesity journal demonstrated that 85 percent of morbidly obese individuals have sleep apnea caused by their obesity. These individuals can wake up as many as 100 times per night because their oxygen levels drop and their high carbon monoxide level triggers them to wake up and breathe. Learn more...
Smoking Cessation
By 2025, tobacco and cigarette smoking will kill more people worldwide than any other cause (World Health Organization). That’s 10 million people every year who will lose their lives to this deadly, addictive habit that the 2004 Surgeon General's Report cites as the most preventable cause of premature death in the United States. Learn more...
Halitosis
More than 90 million people struggle with chronic bad breath. Typically, poor oral hygiene habits leave decaying food particles, other debris, and bacteria in the mouth. But did you know that bad breath is also one of the main symptoms of gum disease? Learn more about halitosis…
Gum Disease
It hides in your mouth, destroying gum tissue and teeth, and it can lead to strokes, heart attacks, and pregnancy complications. Don’t think it’s your problem? Conservative estimates report that up to 80 percent of the population unknowingly has gum disease in some form. Learn more about gum disease…
Oral Cancer
Oral cancer, which claims the lives of 8,000 Americans each year, is painless, sneaky, and often undetected until it has spread to the neck and lymph nodes. If oral cancer is detected in the early stage, patients are more likely to survive. Our office screens for oral cancer at every checkup. Learn more...
Women & Oral Health
Growing evidence shows women must maintain regular dental visits and an oral homecare routine throughout life to deter serious health problems. Learn more...