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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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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Denture Doesn’t Fit? Consider These 3 Things.

Did you wake up one morning, place your denture into your mouth, then realize that something just doesn’t feel the same? When your full denture no longer feels like it’s sitting or functioning as it usually does, it probably does not fit. Is it something you did, you wonder? Is something wrong specifically with the denture itself? Well, it could be the result of multiple things. Of course, this means that you just might need a little help from our practice. Learn more by thinking through three simple things to consider.

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Tongue Piercings: Fast Facts You’ll Need

Do you think that a tongue ring is in your future? Probably sooner than later? If you have not yet headed out to receive this oral accessory, then perhaps there is something holding you back. Or, maybe you just need some more information. We would love to help you out by filling you in with the assistance of fast facts. Get some answers regarding what we, dental professionals, think about this plan for your smile and oral health and you will be able to move on with an educated approach.

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Cleveland Outdoor Expo

Are you someone who loves taking care of the outside of your home? Perhaps you enjoy keeping a garden, maintaining an immaculate landscape, adding furnishings to your outdoor space, and more! Whatever your interest, you will find what you are looking for (and will have some fun, too) at the upcoming Cleveland Outdoor Expo.

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Aging Smiles: 3 Things To Remember

As your smile ages, you might begin relying on some assumptions that aren’t necessarily accurate (and that, as a result, may yield some avoidable side effects). To make sure you don’t fall into this trap, we encourage you to take some facts to heart as they apply to everyone’s smiles, even those that have some additional “miles” on them! Keep in mind that excellent care can provide you with a smile that stays healthy for the duration of your life and your dental care experience will feel much easier.

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