by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Houston Periodontists, periodontist
Continued research highly supports that periodontitis (gum disease) — a constant, low-grade inflammation and infection of the gums — increases the risk of ischemic stroke (the most common type) as well as dementia due, in part to the chronic inflammation in the gums. ...
by The Houston Dentists | Bad Breath Treatment, Dental Health, Dental Problems Treatment, Gum Disease Treatment, jaw pain treatment, Mouth breathing, sleep apnea connection
The hit Netflix series Stranger Things may have rekindled the derogatory term “mouth breather” that’s been in and out of use since 1915 but what you might not know is there’s a lot of science around mouth breathing and none of it has to do with intelligence, it does,...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment, Houston Periodontists, periodontist
Brushing, flossing, and visiting your dentist for cleanings twice per year is imperative to not only your oral health but your body’s overall health. Did you know more than 40 percent of people age 30 and older in the U.S. suffer from periodontitis? ...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Gum Disease Treatment
One of the largest and most comprehensive studies to date has determined that gum disease increases one’s risk of developing cardiovascular and autoimmune diseases as well as mental health issues. An article by New Atlas about the study says that patients...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental Health, Dental Problems Treatment, jaw pain treatment, TMJ Therapy, TMJ treatment
When your dentist asks you to open and close your mouth, she’s not just looking to see if your bite is correct, she’s also determining if your jaw hinges open and closes properly. You’ve probably heard of TMJ disorder and most likely correlate that with...
by The Houston Dentists | Dental, Dental Health, sleep apnea connection, Sleep Apnea Therapy
Dentists are considered the first line of defense when it comes to obstructive sleep apnea as, during our routine dental examinations, we can recognize a small upper airway and other signs of OSA such as tooth grinding and redness in the throat. Your overall health is...
