Our bodies grow in strange ways at times. Things seem to appear on our bodies that do not seem like they belong. Many times, the appearance of something on our body is nothing special. There are other times when they are a sign of a bigger problem. Bony growths in the mouth are one of …
Sleep apnea is a dangerous condition. It happens when you have periods of time while sleeping that you stop breathing. This is not something you want to happen. The good news is there are ways to treat sleep apnea. It surprises many people to find out that a visit to our office is one of …
Sleep apnea can be a serious condition. In certain situations, it could even be life-threatening. To make matters worse, many people who suffer from sleep apnea don’t even know they have the condition. If you exhibit any of the symptoms of sleep apnea, or if you know that you have it, you do not have …
The use of piercings is a personal choice. Some people love them, while others think the piercings people choose to get are crazy. Most people look at an ear piercing as no big deal, but piercing other parts of the body can open a person up to some problems. Infections with oral piercings are one …
Humans are a creature of habit. We do things the same way and follow the same routine because it helps keep us comfortable. There are some habits that are good and some habits that are harmful to our health. There are also other habits that fall somewhere in the middle. They are not bad, but …
When you are asleep, there are many things happening to your body. Sleep is the time when your body repairs the damage from the day’s activities. While there are good things happening to your body while you sleep, there are also some dangerous things that can happen. One of those things is bruxism, or teeth …
Microdontia is translated as “small teeth”. It is when someone has one or more teeth that are smaller than teeth should be. With some patients all of the teeth are small, but it is much more common for it to be only one or two teeth that are small. Here are some of the effects …
Dental implants are one of the best options to replace lost, broken or damaged teeth. Implants offer the best solutions, but they are not for everyone. Many people don’t understand what the options they have for replacing missing or broken teeth or to fix other issues with their teeth. They also don’t know what makes …
One of the most important parts of the recovery from a dental bone graft procedure is the aftercare. The better a person takes care of themselves after the surgery, the faster they will recover and the less risk of complications they will face. The aftercare for dental bone graft surgery involves many things. Part of …
When making a decision about many things you have to weigh the rewards versus the problems making the decision brings. In the case of dental implants, this is something worth considering. Understanding the pros and cons of dental implants can help you decide if it is the right choice. When it comes to implants, there …
