You know it. That moment when your just drifting off to sleep. Then it happens. Your partner starts snoring so loud they sound like an outtake from The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. If you haven’t experienced that moment, congratulations! Your partner is a quiet sleeper. Or, you’re the one snoring loud enough to wake the dead. If […]
Creativity Key to Children Learning to Brush Their Teeth
If you’ve ever tried to get your kids to eat their vegetables or go to bed on time, then you know it can be a serious pain to get them to do something they don’t want to do. The same can be said about getting kids to brush their teeth. The problem is, of course, […]
The Importance of Your Family Dentist: Why Consistency Benefits Your Health
Just as every family has a primary care physician, it’s just as important to have a family dentist…. And here’s why. Every parent wants to start their children on the path of good dental health habits early. One way to do this is with a consistency that comes from having a regular family dentist. It […]
Sleep Apnea: Symptoms and Treatment
Sleep is so important to your overall health. Good dental care can help you get a good night’s sleep. We’ve probably all been there: You’re trying to get a good night’s rest when your significant other’s raspy snoring wakes you from a sound sleep. Many of us don’t even realize that we’ve been snoring until […]
Dental Care Tips for Caregivers: Helping Others Take Care of Their Teeth
Are you a caregiver who is helping someone with a disability or medical condition? Does helping them with their dental care stress you out? Here’s tips for better dental care for the person you care for. Being a caregiver for another person is an extremely stressful undertaking. Whether you’re a home healthcare employee or […]
Smart Mouth Guard Detects If You’re Grinding Your Teeth!
Why do we grind our teeth? Nearly 80% of teeth grinding cases occur while sleeping. Medically termed bruxism, grinding can be associated with factors such as stress, and anxiety. Cases of bruxism can be exacerbated by an abnormal bite or missing teeth. It’s not normally harmful in acute cases but over time it can wear down […]
Do’s and Don’t to Reduce Stress this Xmas
Holidays are a time of celebration. A time of dinners, family, cooking for large groups, kids running around the house; finding the right gifts, wrapping them; keeping certain members of the family away from others; driving to grandmothers and getting a flat tire en route. In short, the holidays are a time of stress. In […]
Electronic Stress
Stress is and has always been a part of human existence. Advances in technology have been intended to better our world, making our lives less demanding. Yet stress remains an intractable foe even with our wondrous gadgets and creations. In fact, it seems that the very technologies meant to make our lives easier are bringing […]