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Gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is a serious health concern that affects millions of people. If it is not treated in its early stages, it can cause persistent swelling, bleeding, pain, and even loose teeth. In fact, it is a leading cause of tooth loss! But will removing your teeth make your gum disease go away? This blog post explores the role of tooth extractions in gum disease treatment.

If you live with sleep apnea, you may already have made adjustments in your routine, such as sleeping on your side or using a medical device that supports healthy breathing at night. However, diet is an often-overlooked factor that could influence your symptoms. What foods should you avoid if you want to keep your condition under control? This blog post discusses five that might play a role in worsening sleep apnea.

If you have sleep apnea, you probably know there are many factors that can affect the quality of your nightly rest. But did you know that your bedroom’s temperature is one of them? The right environment can help you achieve deeper and more restorative sleep, while sleeping at the wrong temperature can have the opposite effect. What exactly is the connection between temperature and sleep apnea? This blog post explains.

Sleep apnea is a serious health condition that disrupts the quality of rest for millions of people each night. Any adjustments you make to improve your nightly shuteye are worth it! However, you might not realize that your smartphone could be one of the biggest obstacles to restful sleep. How might your phone be affecting your sleep quality, and what can you do about it? This blog post explains.

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among adults in the U.S. In fact, it accounts for 1 in 5 deaths! Indeed, you should do all you can to protect your precious heart. While things like a balanced diet and regular physical activity are certainly important, there is another aspect of heart health that you should not neglect: the quality of your sleep. In this blog post, you will learn how sleep apnea can increase cardiovascular risk and what you can do to safeguard your health.

As you consider your tooth replacement options, you may find a lot of information saying that dental implants are the best choice. However, you are also likely to find that they are the most expensive way to rebuild lost teeth. As a frugal individual, you might wonder if they are really worth the money! Your concern is completely understandable. In this blog post, you will discover some reasons why dental implants are a great investment.

Will you soon receive dental implants to replace your lost teeth? You have every reason to be excited about the road ahead. In the meantime, you might be curious or even a bit nervous about the treatment process in front of you. Many patients are particularly interested in what they can expect from the dental implant surgery. How can you prepare for your procedure in order to have the smoothest, easiest experience possible? This blog post contains some helpful tips.

There is no doubt that, for most patients, dental implants are the absolute best way to replace missing teeth. However, they come with a complex treatment process, and they require a significant investment of time and money. You should be confident that they are right for you before you make any firm commitments to them! To help you get to that point, you should ask the right questions during your dental implant consultation. What should you bring up? Here are a few ideas to help you start making a list:

After a long day, have you ever been tempted to set your dentures on your nightstand instead of soaking them? Perhaps you even thought about leaving them in your mouth! While it might seem harmless to neglect your dentures’ nightly soak from time to time, there are actually some big reasons why you should never do that. What are those reasons? This blog post explains.

When you think about dentures, the first thing that comes to mind might be older people — those in their 60s, 70s, or 80s. Certainly, it is true that seniors are the most common recipients of dentures. That is because they tend to have a lot of risk factors that can lead to tooth loss. But the truth is that dentures are not just for seniors! In fact, many younger people who have missing teeth can also benefit from this treatment. Continue reading below to learn why some younger folks might choose to get dentures.