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No, Bleeding Gums Are NOT Normal!
If your gums are bleeding, you have gum disease. There’s no way to sugar coat it. You may be in the early stages of gum disease, which means the damage …
Choosing the Right Tools for Your Teeth
Your smile is one of the first things people notice about you. It’s also probably one of the first things you notice about others. Taking care of your teeth is …
Which State Has the Worst Dental Health?
A fascinating new study from WalletHub has compared all 50 states using over 25 different dental wellness indicators to determine which states have the best and worst dental health. Although …
Sleep Apnea and Irregular Heartbeat Could Soon Be Detected By FitBits
If you haven’t heard of FitBit, it’s a digital wristband company that creates products worn like watches to track activity and movement. Users track how many steps they’ve taken each …
Large Study Links Severe Gum Disease and Cancer
A long-term study conducted by researchers from Tufts University, Health Sciences Campus in Massachusetts, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland and Kimmel Cancer Center in Pennsylvania shows …
There’s No Reason to Fear the Dentist Anymore
According to dentist Dr. Amy Norman, sedation dentistry is a wonderful tool for both children and adults who have any anxiety about visiting the dentist. It’s easy, affordable and comfortable. …
Is Childhood Snoring a Sign of Something Serious?
The snoring habits of middle-aged men have been the subject of sitcoms and comedy skits for decades. In fact it may seem like adult males are the only ones who …
Could Sleep Apnea Increase the Risk for Alzheimer’s?
According to new research published in the the American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, elderly people with obstructive sleep apnea may have an increased risk for developing Alzheimer’s …
Marijuana Use May Have Oral Health Implications
As laws across the nation continue to change in regards to medical and recreational use of marijuana, it’s important to consider all aspects of its use. “Cottonmouth,” the slang term …
New Cannabis-Like Drug Could Help with Sleep Apnea
The first multi-site study conducted at Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois Chicago for a medication to treat obstructive sleep apnea was recently found to be safe and effective. …