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Dental Health and Aging

The body experiences many changes as we age. These changes aren’t just seen on our skin or felt inside our body – they are also experienced in the mouth. Sometimes …

Another Reason to Wine

​Those who love wine hardly need an excuse to enjoy a glass (responsibly of course) from time to time. But what if it could actually help us avoid things like …

Five-Step Framework to a Sparkling White Smile

​According to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, a lot of Americans would like to improve their smile. While teeth whitening is obviously a step in the right direction, …

How to Sleep with TMJD

While sleep apnea is just one of the many conditions we are capable of handling here at Dr. Norman’s office, we feel we should shed some light on how to …

What Happens When Sleep Apnea Goes Untreated?

​It’s easy to pass off symptoms of sleep apnea, such as snoring, as just harmless and maybe a little annoying. But what’s really happening is far more serious than just …

What Are the Warning Signs of Sleep Apnea?

​Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly during sleep. Despite being a very big deal, sleep apnea is often passed off as just “harmless …

Can TMJD Affect the Throat?

​Have you ever wondered why they call the temporomandibular joint the “small joint that can cause big pain”? It’s because of just how much can go wrong when anything affects …

How Sleep Position Affects Sleep Apnea

​What kind of sleeper are you? Do you toss and turn or stay in one spot all night long? Do you sleep on your side, stomach or back? You may …

What Oral Health Does to Overall Health

​About 52 percent of the global population suffers from about 291 different oral diseases. According to the FDI World Dental Federation, dental caries, or cavities, account for about 44 percent …

Banish Bad Breath Fast With These 7 Tips

​Only a few other things come close to the embarrassment and anxiety that comes with bad breath. Did you know bad breath is actually a medical condition? It’s known as …