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Issue 36.17 Snoring is more than just annoying—90% of the time it is associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When the tongue and tissues of the airway relax during sleep they can vibrate (snoring sound) or become blocked (obstructed). You stop breathing! Lack of air and lack of sleep can be a serious and deadly […] Issue 32.17 Did you stop wearing your partial denture or “partial” because it was loose or uncomfortable? Has it since ended up in your dresser drawer or tucked away under the bathroom sink somewhere? Did you get tired of the adjustments, excuses and even blaming? How can something so ineffective be considered appropriate or affordable […] Issue 26.17 If you are an adult still going to the same dentist you were when you were 9, it might be time for a change. You’re not a kid anymore! Unlike kids and teens that need braces and wisdom teeth removal, adults have different dental issues. For adults, treatment can be complex. Medications can […] Issue 21.17 Some time ago a neurologist was on Good Morning America to discuss his patient that had developed balance problems from swallowing too much denture cream that contained Zinc—a beneficial mineral found in ordinary multivitamins, but in large amounts can lead to serious illnesses. It was reported that his patient used massive amounts of […] Issue 31 Some time ago a neurologist was on Good Morning America to discuss his patient that had developed balance problems from swallowing too much denture cream that contained Zinc—a beneficial mineral found in ordinary multivitamins, but in large amounts can lead to serious illnesses. It was reported that his patient used massive amounts of […] Issue 26.16 As those that wear dentures well know, the lower denture is less secure than the upper—even with the help of lots of denture adhesive. The problem is that the lower has less surface area and less suction than the upper due to it’s shape. Furthermore, the lower requires more muscle coordination to keep […] Issue 21.16 Certain “healthy” food fads have been concerning me lately. We have had several patients that are very health conscious, but have been getting many cavities. Upon questioning them, I have found that they stay away from sodas, exercise, get plenty of rest and are eating almost a vegetarian diet. I think they have […] Issue 16.16 Some people still get cavities despite their very diligent efforts. They ask, “What more can I do than I am already doing?” The good news is that there is a group of therapies that can be applied to help those at high risk for cavities by fortifying the teeth, reducing the acid secreting […] Issue 11.16 Snoring is more than just annoying—90% of the time it is associated with Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When the tongue and tissues of the airway relax during sleep they can vibrate (snoring sound) or become blocked (obstructed). You stop breathing! Lack of air and lack of sleep can be a serious and deadly […] Issue 6.16 Dentures can now have the advantages of being made digitally using computer-design and precision-milling (CAD/CAM) technology. This new method offers several advantages over the traditional technique. First of all, the process can take as few as only two visits—the information is gathered in the first visit and the dentures are fitted in the […] |
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