Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a serious medical problem and is defined as a periodic disruption in breathing while asleep which causes oxygen shortages to the body. This shortage can cause medical problems from strokes to high blood pressure, to cardiac arrest and many more. CPAP machines have been used to try and help these …
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Bruxism or grinding of your teeth can cause periodontal problems. Sounds odd, however, bruxism is an abnormal force on teeth. An analogy that often helps patients see what is happening: if you place a pole in the ground and rock it back and forth, the dirt around the pole will spread out. The same thing …
Some of our patients who come in with facial pain cannot open their mouths further than 15mm. This is TMJ problem that we see commonly see. It is painful and limits patients ability to eat, chew, and speak. Every case is different, however, when this occurs the first thing that needs to be done is to determine …
Finally, Major League Baseball teams this season will be playing baseball with limits on the use of smokeless tobacco, or chewing tobacco, on the field and in front of fans! Little do people know that part of the 5 year collective bargain agreement reached in November included restrictions on smokeless tobacco for players. This …
Many times patients present with severely worn teeth and would like cosmetic dentistry to enhance their smiles. Worn teeth are an indication of deeper problems. Why would a dentist restore teeth to the same bite that the patient destroyed? When significant wear is present a comprehensive bite and TMJ evaluation is indicated. Not only is …
