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In 2017 the American Dental Association recommended dentists screen for snoring and sleep apnea as part of their routine evaluation.

Most psychiatrists cannot differentiate between attention disorders (ADD, ADHD, etc) and sleep disruption or sleep disorders like sleep apnea. If you have concerns with your child’s attention or performance in school, it is critical to involve a Pediatric Ear Nose and Throat specialist (ENT), allergist, and dentist like Dr. Dulac trained in sleep medicine and the evaluation of the airway and childhood growth and development.

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A denture is a removable prosthetic device that is designed to replace missing teeth. Dentures are typically made of acrylic, but can also be fabricated from metal, ceramics, printed resins, or a combination thereof. They are custom-fit to the individual and can be adjusted as needed. Dentures can be full or partial, depending on the number of teeth that need to be replaced.

Most people don’t like going to the dentist. Most people had bad experiences when they were younger. The doctor worked on them when they weren’t numb or without anesthesia. Because of that, just coming into the office makes them tense and brings back bad memories. Don’t beat yourself up about it, you’re trying to overcome a protective reflex that helps keep you safe and out of harmful situations. That being said, you know you should come, and you want to come, but you need some help to relax.

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At some point in the history of the United States, the mouth was effectively separated from the rest of the body. This leads to MDs having a poor understanding of oral health conditions, and because of that lack of understanding, the links between oral health and overall health are often overlooked. There is a strong link between oral health and overall health. Poor oral health has been associated with many systemic health conditions, including:

Extent of the Problem: 70% of adults in the united states have sleep disorders 50% of adults over 40 snore Snoring: the tongue partially blocks the airway 20% of adults who snore have sleep apnea Sleep Apnea: tongue completely blocks the airway for 10s or more leading to decreased oxygen saturation. To break the apneic episode, your body wakes up, disrupting your sleep Bruxism (clenching and grinding) is highly corelated with sleep apnea Most patients with an 18” neck or more snore Associ

Does whitening toothpaste work? Yes. Whitening toothpaste does help remove surface stain between professional cleanings to keep the teeth whiter and brighter. (Other products like chewing gum and rinses that promote whitening are gimmicks.) Over the counter products like crest white strips are effective at brightening the teeth. If you’re interested about professional whitening, read more here. Does that foam I see on Facebook work? No. That’s a complete fabrication.

Early functional orthodontic therapy involves the use of orthodontic appliances to correct dental and skeletal problems in children while their jawbones are still developing. This therapy can be started as soon as 6 years old or whenever the problem is first detected. By correcting these abnormalities early on, we can ensure proper alignment of teeth and jaws, which not only improves the appearance of the teeth but also enhances overall oral health.