Unless treated, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) could one day lead to much more than daytime drowsiness or frequent snoring. In order to safeguard your heart health and immune system, you should let your El Paso, TX, dentists know when you begin to experience the warning signs of sleep apnea. Often, we can treat the issue with a simple oral appliance!
Do you often snore in the night? Along with driving your spouse or significant other crazy, snoring on a nightly basis could potentially be a cause for concern. Unless treated, this could allow issues like obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) to grow more severe. How does your El Paso, TX, dentists help patients stop snoring and breathe easier at night?
We just looked at bruxism and how this disorder impacts our oral health. In today’s blog, we would like to look at another issue linked to jaw joint strain: TMJ disorder. Also known as TMD, this oral health issue is linked to a popping sensation in the jaws and headaches. Fortunately, your El Paso, TX, dentists can treat the issue with an oral appliance.
Do you often encounter tooth sensitivity to hot and cold foods and drinks, or cool winter air? While the cause could be related to a number of different issues, people who grind their teeth may suffer from tooth sensitivity. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists look at how we treat bruxism and prevent further damage to your smile.
Gingivitis develops when our gum tissue becomes inflamed. Since our gums frame and support our smile, the presence of inflammation only increases the risk of periodontal disease and severe complications. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about how we improve periodontal health with routine care, deep cleanings, and more!
As parents, you want your children to be happy and healthy. This includes their smile! In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists are talking about what you can do to help your children enjoy optimal oral health and keep their teeth free of common issues, such as tooth decay or gingivitis.
Our last blog focused on dental exams and why they’re so important for people. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists would once again like to talk about checkups, but instead focus solely on our exams and cleanings for children. How does a child benefit from a routine exam, and when should they receive one?
How often have you heard your dentist remind you to visit every six months? The reason we (and the American Dental Association) suggest visits twice yearly is to help people of all ages maintain optimal oral health. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists will look at why your family should have their teeth examined and cleaned at least once every six months.
Have you ever heard of wisdom teeth? Sometimes referred to as third molars, these are an extra set of teeth that don’t erupt until a person is in his or her late teens or early 20s. For some, these teeth could cause serious oral health problems! In order to address them your El Paso, TX, dentists may suggest a dental extraction.
When you end up with damaged teeth or injuries to your gums or oral structures, then you have a dental emergency. Not seeking treatment could mean a greater risk of everything from decay to infection down the road. In today’s blog, your El Paso, TX, dentists talk about identifying and treating emergency dental situations, and our convenient evening and weekend hours!
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