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.

The primary purpose of dentures is to help you chew food, but their appearance is also important! Their size, shape, and color should all complement your face and help you have a confident smile. Unfortunately, dentures may lose their beauty over time. Just like natural teeth, they can incur stains. What can you do to keep your dentures bright and white? This blog post provides five helpful tips.

Around the world, countless millions of adults suffer from gum disease and/or diabetes. At first glance, it might seem strange to think that these conditions are related. However, there is actually a strong connection between them! This blog post explores that link and provides advice on how people with diabetes can protect their gum health.

Your genes can influence many aspects of your life, including your appearance, your personality, and even your susceptibility to certain diseases — including gum disease! This blog post explores how your genes might influence your risk and what you can do to protect your smile regardless of whether gum disease runs in your family.

Gum disease is one of the most common oral health problems, affecting nearly half of the adult population in the United States. In its early stages, it may cause only minor symptoms. As it progresses, though, it can lead to some serious consequences. It could even have a big impact on your appearance, including your facial shape. How might that happen? This blog post explains.