Orange Place Family Dentistry Blog
Take Care of Your Tooth Enamel
August 14, 2017
People commonly think the hardest component of their body is the femur, or maybe your skull. However, the hardest component may surprise you…
It is actually your tooth enamel.
(more…)Cosmetic Dentistry: What Is a Porcelain Veneer?
August 2, 2017
Cosmetic dentistry is the fastest growing area of dentistry right now. The reason for this is that it is easier now than ever to change the shape, size, and color of your teeth to have a perfect smile. One product, veneers, offers patients an incredibly easy way to improve the aesthetics of their smile in all aspects.
(more…)Oral Hygiene | How Can I Eliminate Bad Breath (Halitosis)?
July 17, 2017
Millions and millions of people in the United States have bad breath (also known as halitosis). In fact, it is reported that nearly 80 million people in the US have bad breath. So, if you are also suffering from bad breath, you are not alone!
(more…)What Effect Does Your Oral Health Have On The Rest Of You?
July 5, 2017
What is the most used entry way into your body?
Your mouth, right? After all, you breathe through it, eat and drink with it, chew on pens and pencils when you’re nervous, and probably use your teeth as tools every once in a while. All of the aforementioned make your mouth a great area for germs and bacteria to enter your body and cause problems in your mouth and eventually beyond…unless, that is, you take exceptional care of your oral hygiene!
(more…)Sleep Therapy | Treatment Options For Sleep Apnea
June 20, 2017
Did you read our last blog post? If not, you can read it here. In it, Dr. Faist talked about the two types of sleep apnea: OSA and CSA. If you snore, wake up not feeling rested, or have excessive daytime sleepiness, you may have one of these kinds of sleep apnea. If you do have OSA or CSA, you should seek treatment ASAP. Unfortunately, sleep apnea has been linked to many more serious diseases if left untreated.
(more…)Health and Wellness | Sleep Apnea: OSA and CSA
June 5, 2017
A couple weeks ago, Dr. Faist introduced snoring and sleep apnea to our blog. In this article, Dr. Faist discussed several things that cause snoring, sleep apnea, and many potential side effects of snoring.
(more…)Oral Health | Snoring Is Just An Annoying Noise, Right?
May 22, 2017
Are you a snorer? Do people complain about having to sleep next to you, or in the same room as you? If so, you are not alone as a study shows that 45% of people frequently snore, per the American Academy of Otolaryngology. With this being said, is snoring just an annoying noise that keeps people awake, or is it more serious than that?
(more…)Oral Health and Wellness | Why You Really Shouldn’t Skip Out On Breakfast
May 8, 2017
Do you know what the most important meal of the day is?
It is a meal that is often skipped. We hear all the time about the importance of breakfast, and with good reason.
(more…)Oral Health | The Argument For Chewing Gum
April 24, 2017
Chewing gum has been around since the 1800s, when settlers to America developed the habit from Native Americans.
However, over time, it has been said that chewing gum is not good for your oral health. While this is true in certain cases, like when someone is suffering from TMD or the gum is packed with sugar, it is often a false narrative.
(more…)Periodontal Disease | A Connection to Heart Disease?
April 10, 2017
Do you, or one of your loved ones, suffer from periodontal disease? If so, you may want to listen up.
Recently, there have been some studies that show that there may be a connection between periodontal disease and heart disease. These connections continue to be studied by researchers.
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