Vitamins and good nutrition are very important during pregnancy and infancy to help enamel fully develop. Take folic acid during pregnancy to minimize the risk of cleft lip and palate. White spots on teeth are usually a sign of poor nutrition and lack of vitamins. On...
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month
Oral Cancer accounts for 3% of all cancer in the U.S. 48,000 people will get it this year 9,500 people will die from this year (about 1 person per hour) Oral Cancer kills as many people as Melanoma and is now more common than Leukemia Alcohol use will increase the...
Sleep Apnea Affects Children as Well as Adults
Sleep Apnea is a condition where you stop breathing while you are sleeping. • Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition where the upper airway is blocked. • A person with sleep apnea stops breathing repeatedly while sleeping anywhere from 10 seconds to as long as 3...
The Dentist’s Role in the Management of Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea is a condition where you stop breathing while you are sleeping. Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a condition where the upper airway is blocked. A person with sleep apnea stops breathing repeatedly while sleeping anywhere from 10 seconds to as long as 3 minutes....
What Asthma Means For Your Dental Health
- About 20 million Americans (including 6 million children) suffer from Asthma - These medications (especially the dry powdered inhalers) are acidic and also dry out the mouth. - Asthma patients also have a tendency to breathe through their mouth further drying out...
How to have a Healthy 2017
1. Eat an Antioxidant – Rich Diet Antioxidants are one of your greatest defenses against aging. Examples are berries, bell peppers, grapes and brightly colored fruits and veggies. 2. Avoid Processed foods Many of these have added sugar and additives. Examples are...