Are athletes prone to sleep disorders? July 5, 2016 In a word, yes. A Finnish study published in the Journal of Sports Sciences found that a quarter of professional athletes suffer from significant sleep disorders. Those disorders included difficulty falling asleep, snoring and sleep-disordered breathing, which can be related to Obstructive Sleep Apnea. The good news out of this study was that guidance on… Read More
Third leading cause of cancer death linked to oral bacteria July 5, 2016 Your oral health is often a direct reflection of your overall health. So when your gums are sore and bleeding or you require gum disease treatment, it can be an indicator that something larger is going on. Researchers have gone so far as to link lung, esophageal, kidney and breast cancers to gum disease and… Read More
Sleep apnea can cause low testosterone June 2, 2016 MEN’S HEALTH MONTH SERIES ARTICLE II Men are twice as likely to suffer from sleep apnea as women. In fact, just being male is one of the greatest risk factors for sleep apnea, as well as being overweight and over the age of 40. Anatomical differences in men, like more fat deposits around the neck… Read More
Saving your life could all begin with the toothbrush… June 2, 2016 MEN’S HEALTH MONTH: ARTICLE I It may come as no surprise that men are less likely to seek preventative dental care and more likely to ignore their oral health for years than their female counterparts. And it may all begin with the toothbrush: Women change their toothbrushes twice as often as men, sticking closer to… Read More
Is your smile ready for summer? May 5, 2016 When you meet someone new, what’s the first thing they notice about you? According to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 94 percent of people say they are likely to notice a person’s smile over their eyes, figure or height. Conversely, a third of respondents said bad teeth overshadow the rest of… Read More
Is that hamburger harming your sleep health? May 5, 2016 About 65 percent of Americans are overweight or obese. And nearly 18 million Americans suffer from some kind of a sleep disorder. What do these statistics have in common? Sleep disorders are more common in overweight adults and children alike. In fact, the National Sleep Foundation reports that 77 percent of older adults who are… Read More
Increasing Evidence Links Gum Disease To Alzheimer’s Disease April 4, 2016 We’re continuing our discussion about periodontal disease’s relationship to larger health issues. While gum disease has long been linked to diabetes and heart disease, there are new studies showing your inflamed gums could lead to other health issues. More importantly, there is growing proof that gum disease treatment could even slow those diseases’s growth. Last… Read More
Could your red gums put you at higher risk for developing cancer? March 10, 2016 Gum disease is a common issue among Americans, with the CDC reporting half of all Americans over the age of 30 suffer from the chronic inflammatory disease. People with gum disease tend to have increased inflammation throughout their bodies, making periodontal disease common in those with diabetes and heart disease and even serving as an… Read More
Fighting the Sugar Wars February 8, 2016 Top 10 Ways to Keep Kids’ Smiles Healthy February is National Children’s Dental Health Month, and it’s no surprise that sugar is waging war on our children’s teeth. Tooth decay is one of the most common chronic conditions of childhood in the United States, and when left untreated can cause pain and infections that can… Read More
New Year, New You: Sleep Better January 7, 2016 Resolve to sleep better If you’re feeling run ragged after the holiday season, you’re not alone. Holiday stress often leads to decreased sleep in the short-term. You may just need to reset your sleep schedule to improve your sleep health in the new year, and you can start by: Going to bed and getting up… Read More