If you’re sure you’re not sleeping through the night (or it certainly doesn’t feel like you are), talking with us is a good idea. Is it possible that you may need something other than sleep apnea treatment to improve your rest? Of course. However, if you have even an inkling that you snore or that you’re waking up struggling to breathe at night, coming to us with your concerns is a wise decision. Fortunately, we can help!
TMJ Disorder And Bruxism: What’s What?
When you hear the terms TMJ disorder (TMD) and bruxism and you see them listed together, you may find yourself having a hard time distinguishing between them. The quick explanation is that yes, they are two separate functional disorders. The longer answer, however, is just a little bit more complex. Why? Well, the symptoms are often similar and it’s common for bruxism to promote TMD and for TMD to lead to bruxism. For some easy-to-understand details, get started with a quick question-and-answer session.
Fall Vegetable & Herb Sale
Do you grow your own edible garden? Is this something you’ve been thinking about doing but in the meantime, you’ve been relying on local producers for your greens? If you answered “yes” to either question, this might be right up your alley! Remember to come out to this open sale!
October: National Dental Hygiene Month
Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? For us, this is a very exciting set of weeks, during which we encourage patients to review the facts they know about their own approach to oral hygiene at home. Do you know if you’re doing it the right way? Is this something you think about or do you try to just ignore the need for hygiene? Could you be doing more? The more you learn, the better equipped you’ll become for maintaining a vibrant, healthy grin. Let’s consider some simple steps you can take.
Quiz: Medication Side Effects And Your Smile
Are you curious about the way medication can affect your oral health and the way your smile looks? Have you, until recently, never made the connection between the two? After all, if a certain type of drug can cause side effects, it’s entirely possible that it can have some impact on your mouth, right? Actually, you are right. From issues that harm the health of your oral tissues to their appearance, these types of damage are often treatable. To learn more about this topic, make your way through a very brief quiz.
Texas Sawmill Festival
Ever wondered what it’s like to watch a Lumberjack Championship? Now’s your chance! Head out to this upcoming festival, bring along friends and family, and prepare for some exceptional entertainment (and some yummy grub).
Dental Anxiety: The 5 W’s
Even if you are a patient who wants to schedule all of the visits you need and want, from preventive and restorative treatments to the cosmetic services that will make your smile that much prettier, something might be holding you back. Like many patients, you may be facing dental anxiety. Unfortunately, though you might think to yourself that this shouldn’t be an excuse, it’s a very real and often very challenging issue to work through. To learn more about this type of anxiety and how to address it, we suggest you consider our who-what-where-when-why information as you get started.
Dental Care Quiz: Can You Separate The Truth From The Fiction?
If you were to sit down and speak with us about dental care and we told you some true details … and some myths … do you think you could separate fact from fiction? It’s very common that we find patients have heard stories from not-so-reliable sources (which confuse them and throw them a bit off track). If you’re unsure about something, it’s always a good idea to run it past us, so we can verify it or set the record straight. As for your current level of clarity about protecting and treating your smile, see how well you’re doing with a quick quiz.
Wisdom Teeth Removal: Don’t Ignore It
If we inform you that you need wisdom teeth removal, it’s something that you need to quickly take very seriously. First, remember that we understand this suggestion may prove somewhat overwhelming for you. As a result (and as always), we welcome any questions you might have about the treatment and associated details. As for why we so strongly recommend that you move quickly on receiving the extraction of these third molars, take a moment to consider some helpful information about complications.
3 Ways To Prevent A Dental Emergency
They aren’t called emergencies because there’s nothing you could have done to avoid them. They’re called emergencies because you weren’t expecting them at that very moment (and you really need care right away to avoid further damage). It can certainly feel very unsettling to think that there are some inevitable types of injury that can suddenly occur. However, it’s important to realize that in certain cases, there is some amount of preparing that you can accomplish to inhibit dental emergencies from happening to you! Wondering how? Let’s offer some simple steps.
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