Archive for 'Common Symptoms' Category
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Thursday, February 18, 2010
While snoring maybe something we laugh about in the movies or on TV, in real life it can literally be life threatening. For some people, snoring can develop into Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), a condition in which moments are experienced during sleep when breathing completely stops. When you consider that this may happen more than ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Are you a loud, habitual snorer?
Has your sleeping partner ever witnessed you choking, gasping, or holding your breath during sleep?
Do you regularly feel un-refreshed, even after waking from 8 or more hours of sleep?
Do you find yourself falling asleep easily throughout your day at home or at work?
Do you often suffer from poor concentration or ...
Bad Breath, Common Symptoms
Friday, February 5, 2010
If you suffer from chronic bad breath and have always wondered if there is a cure, then you are not alone. Bad breath affects 50% of the U.S. population in the middle aged and older category—not to mention the stench of smokers' breath in the 20-25% of the U.S. population who smoke. These are just ...
Common Symptoms, Root Canal
Friday, February 5, 2010
When all the tissue inside your tooth (pulp chamber) dies, including the nerve, the pain may be acute, even excruciating! Many times the pain goes away temporarily, but the infection does not. And when this occurs, you will need a root canal to treat the infection so that your tooth can be saved. But now ...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
As any dentist or medical professional will tell you, Benjamin Franklin gave great advice that is still true today when he said, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” The first tell tale sign of periodontal disease is bleeding gums when brushing your teeth or flossing. Unfortunately, most people ignore this sign ...
Common Symptoms, Dental Injuries
Friday, February 5, 2010
Dentists are frequently asked questions about chipping a tooth—“Is it that big a deal? Doesn't it depend on how big the chip is? I mean if it is just a little chip, it can't be that bad...can it?” The answers to these questions are variations of the same theme. Yes, chipping a tooth means you ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Xerostomia (“xero” = dry, “stomia” = mouth) is a common condition that affects millions of people each year. And even though so many people deal with this issue, many don't understand why or what to do about it. Causes can range from the usual morning dry mouth to the effects of smoking, alcohol, and coffee ...
Common Symptoms, Oral Health
Friday, February 5, 2010
Though often confused with cold sores or fever blisters that are contagious, canker sores are not and are a problem that nearly everyone will deal with at some point in life. Here's the difference between these medical conditions. Cold sores and fever blisters are caused by the herpes virus (HSV1) and usually occur on or ...
Common Symptoms, periodontal (gum) disease
Friday, February 5, 2010
Periodontal (gum) infections can be quite painful, but more importantly, they can be signs of larger problems to come. If you are experiencing recurring swellings on your gums, then you have the hallmark signs of an acute periodontal (gum) abscess and need to make an immediate appointment with your dentist. An abscess is literally an ...
Common Symptoms, Dental Injuries
Friday, February 5, 2010
Are you experiencing persistent pain in your jaw after a fall that won't go away or is getting worse? The first and most important tip is to see your dentist or oral surgeon now! There are many reasons for jaw pain; however, you need a professional to understand what happened and evaluate your pain. By ...
