Do you have sleep apnea? Maybe. The American Sleep Apnea Association states that approximately 22 million Americans suffer from sleep apnea and that 80% of moderate and severe cases are undiagnosed. That’s a lot of people suffering from a serious medical condition who don’t even realize it.  Identifying and Diagnosing Sleep Apnea  Sleep apnea occurs […]

Chronic oral pain, or chronic orofacial pain, is pain in the mouth or lower facial area that persists for more than three months and is estimated to affect up to 7% of the population at any time.  Certain types of orofacial pain are more common than others, such as toothache, gum disease, and pain in […]

Many adults feel that once high school is over, so is the opportunity to fix their teeth. After all, nothing says teenager more than braces.  But having straight teeth, a healthy bite, and a beautiful smile is something that anyone can achieve, no matter the age. Adults can avoid the dreaded “metal mouth” by looking […]

The holidays are upon us. That means a break from work, time with family, and indulging in once-a-year food and drink. It can also mean stress, being sick, and overdoing it.  If you’re traveling for the holidays this year, there are steps you can take before and during your travels to keep yourself healthy. Here […]

Everyone’s heard of secondhand smoking, but what about secondhand snoring? Like secondhand smoking, it’s a common problem that can have a substantial impact on health.  Secondhand snoring is a term for the effects that a person’s severe snoring has on their bed partner.  What Are the Effects of Secondhand Snoring?  Though this may not seem […]

What do sleep and dentistry have to do with each other? A lot, as it turns out. That’s because many issues with sleep are involved or originate in the mouth and head area, which is what we dentists specialize in. As Board Certified Diplomates of the American Board of Craniofacial Dental Sleep Medicine, both of […]

We tend to think of sleep apnea as something that’s most likely to affect a middle-aged adult male who is overweight. The fact is that children can experience sleep disorders, too, including sleep apnea. Unfortunately, this can mean that parents miss the signs since they’re not expecting to see sleep apnea in someone so young. […]

You’ve likely heard of “TMJ” or “TMD” but what exactly is it? More importantly, how do you know if you have it?   What TMJ Is There’s a joint in your head called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ for short. This is the jaw joint, and it connects the lower jaw to the skull. It’s […]

Optimizing is about making something as efficient as it can be. When it comes to dental health, that means putting in the least amount of time, effort, and money while maintaining the highest level of oral health. There are two parts to this: One is prevention. The other is connection. Let’s look at how both […]

Over the years we’ve worked with thousands of patients who suffer from obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and have helped them find relief through the use of oral appliances. Once their OSA is under control, they can finally reclaim good sleep, perhaps for the first time in years. We see firsthand what a change this makes […]