Why Sleep Apnea Isn’t Fair To Your Partner


If you’re sort of thinking about coming in to talk with us about whether you need sleep apnea treatment … and you have a partner … now might be the time. While it’s always important to do something about sleep apnea because it can have serious effects (negative ones) on your health, things become more complex when you bring another person into the mix. Learn more about how treatment just might be very important to your relationship.

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Cold-Weather Illnesses: 3 Suggestions


Along with the ever-welcome cooler, friendlier temperatures, and festive celebrations that come with the change of the seasons into autumn and winter come something less lovely: Illnesses that can keep you down for the count for days on end! From the flu to the common cold and then some, there are some not-so-nice germs that make an appearance once sweater weather rolls around. To ensure your smile health isn’t getting caught up in this frustrating detail, we’ve got a few helpful suggestions.

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Canker Sores: Who, What, Where, Etc.?


Nobody ever feels very happy about getting a canker sore. In fact, these sores cause some serious alarm for many people, a good amount of confusion, and lead to a very long list of questions. To address the major details you need, so you can respond calmly and appropriately should one show up in your mouth, we’d love to run down the essential factors with you with the help of a tried-and-true who-what-where-when-why approach!

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CISD & City Of Cleveland Harvey Recovery!


Fellow community members, we send out a heartfelt reminder that CISD & City of Cleveland Harvey Recovery is on its way. From our practice to each and every one of our patients and their families, we hope you are safe and well. As a result of the fine efforts of the City of Manhattan Beach California and their school district, our town looks forward to the delivery of some much needed and appreciated items.

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Baby Teeth: A Q&A Session


What to make of those adorable baby teeth in your child’s smile, you wonder? As you know, they will start to fall out at some point, usually around the time your child is five years of age. So, with that in mind, you might feel a bit conflicted regarding the significance of dental care for your little one. Is it that big of a deal if your child isn’t in the mood to brush at night? Should you be scheduling preventive visits like the ones you schedule for yourself? Get the answers you need right now!

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How To Fix Your Not-So-Straight Smile


What’s wrong with your smile that’s causing you to think you may require orthodontic care? Are you looking at crooked teeth in the mirror? Do you see spaces between teeth that have long bothered you? Maybe you are experiencing a problem with your alignment that you are certain requires care but that you cannot quite name. We know feeling the urge to straighten your smile is one mixed with excitement and some hesitation. Will we be able to help? What’s wrong with your smile? Rather than wonder any longer, we strongly encourage you to take time to find out how you may easily go about getting answers as well as essential treatment.

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Quiz: Dental Care For Your Kids In College


When your kids finish packing up, head to the dorms, and then you realize they’re actually all grown up, one thing that hits you suddenly includes the following question: What about their smile health? Who does what at this point? They’re not actually living 100 percent independent lives, they have never scheduled a dental visit ever, and you can’t still sneak into the bathroom just to see if their toothbrush bristles are wet (not that you would ever do such a thing). Don’t worry. Try a quick quiz and you’ll feel equipped with a ton of oral health solutions.

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FAQs: Food Stuck Between Teeth


You know when you get food stuck between your teeth and you feel frantic to get it out? Yep. It’s a common dilemma. It is also something that may occur on a broad spectrum. Sometimes, you can swish water and use your tongue to clear the debris. Other times, achieving success does not come quite so easily. As a result, you might find yourself uncertain about how to proceed, while you’re feeling more and more uncomfortable. Not to worry: Our FAQs session regarding easy fixes and emergency dental care will help.

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Tips For Your Smile: While You’re On The Job


When you’re on the job, whether that means you’re sitting in front of a classroom, you’re in an office, you’re working outdoors, or you’re in your car most of the day, it generally boils down to the same set of confines: You don’t have immediate access to your home dental hygiene setup, you’re eating what you can grab when you have time, and oral health care isn’t always a breeze. No problem! Our tips can offer some serious help.

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