Sleeping on your back can make sleep apnea symptoms worse than they already are. This sleeping position puts you at the highest possible risk of blocking your airway at night. It’s not always easy to control your physical position while sleeping, but there are some precautions you can take to prevent yourself from lying flat…
Oral surgery is a broad term that covers many different procedures you may need. At our oral surgery center in Chesterfield, Michigan, we offer a wide range of services to restore your smile and improve your oral health. Before you come in for oral surgery, we will assess your smile needs to determine which procedure…
Teeth grinding is one of the negative dental side effects of stress. With that in mind, not all teeth grinding is the result of stress. For some patients, this act is caused by the way their teeth interact with one another. For others, it’s a matter of having missing or broken teeth. Whatever the case…
Stress is a powerful emotion that can wreak havoc on nearly every part of your body. It can change the way you sleep, the way you think, and the way you function throughout the day. Stress also has a negative impact on your smile, more so than you probably realize. We have worked with a…
Continued from Part 1 Risk Of Auto Accidents As we discussed in the first part of this sleep apnea therapy guide, people who have sleep apnea may experience sleepiness and memory lapses throughout the day. This can be particularly dangerous when it comes to driving. Patients with sleep apnea have a higher risk of getting…
Most people are aware that obstructive sleep apnea causes snoring, but there are a number of other side effects of sleep apnea. This is more than just an unpleasant problem that can keep you up at night. It’s a treatable medical condition that can significantly impact your day to day life. Here are just some…
Space maintainers are special dental appliances used to keep teeth in place for a child’s developing smile. If your child has lost a tooth prematurely, your Michigan pediatric dentist may recommend a spacer as part of his or her oral health care plan. Here we will explore how space maintainers work in child dentistry so…
Did you know that your child should have his or her first dentist appointment before age one? That may seem like a young age, but there are plenty of oral health techniques you can learn before your child’s teeth grow in. Many of our pediatric dentistry patients in Clinton, MI have been with us since…
Snacks can give you the energy you need to get through the day, and they can curb your cravings in between meals. With that in mind, most “snack foods” are not ideal for oral health and hygiene. Before you stock your kitchen with junk food, you need to consider the impact your diet will have…
Snoring is a common problem that affects nearly 90 million adults in America. Whether you are the person snoring or the one listening to the noise late at night, you may be able to treat the problem by understanding its roots Snoring is more than just a burden to listen to. It can be a…
