Ankyloglossia – Cat got your tongue?… Don’t blame the cat!
Ankyloglossia is one reason for a low tongue posture, which can cause problems with speech, improper swallowing, head and neck aches, GERD, digestive problems, and may even be linked to the MTHFR gene mutation.
Oil Pulling – Natural Teeth Whitening
Looking for a natural, safe and effective way to whiten your teeth? A brighter smile can be yours without the chemicals used in bleaching agents. Try oil pulling with raw coconut oil. Teeth color can be categorized into 4 basic shades: yellow, orange, brown and gray,...
Getting to the Root of Root Canals!
We offer second opinion consultations for root canal diagnosis. Getting to the root of root canals involves understanding the underlying risks, which may include sleep disordered breathing. Sleep disordered breathing may be a result of an underdeveloped jaw and airway.
Close Your Mouth
You would think “close your mouth” would be the last thing you would hear a dentist say to you, but closing your mouth and breathing through your nose is actually one of the best things you can do for your overall health and especially right now during the time of...
It’s All in Your Head
At some point in our search for answers about our ailments, we’ve all heard the words “it must be in your head.” Well that might be true! The Facts We can survive 3 weeks without food, 3 days without water and 3 minutes without...
The Mouth-Body Connection
Remember the song “...the hip bone is connected to the thigh bone...?” Since our teeth are attached to our entire body, our biological system needs to be treated and considered in its entirety for our overall health and well-being. Our patients are families who are...
If The Shoe Fits
If you had size 7 feet, would you squeeze your feet into a size 6 sandal? That would be silly! Even if the sandal looked pretty, it simply does not fit. So what do you do? If your toes were sticking out, you would change the sandal – not your foot! Similarly, the best solution to straightening crowded teeth is to correct the size of the jaw – not to remove healthy teeth.
Healthy Breathing Habits- close your mouth
…. closing your mouth and breathing through your nose is actually one of the best things you can do for your overall health and especially right now during the time of this pandemic.
Sleep Apnea Solutions – “it’s all in your head”
Lack of sleep, snoring, feeling worn out and exhausted despite “getting a full nights sleep”. At some point in our search for answers about our ailments, we’ve all heard the words “it must be in your head.” Well that might be true!
Bone Grafting in Dentistry
You might want to think twice before leaving teeth for the tooth fairy under your pillow! You might need it!
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