While motor vehicle accidents are unexpected events, several factors can increase the likelihood that one will occur, including a driver who has consumed alcohol, is speeding or driving recklessly, or has been driving for a long time without a break. Certain health...
One of the biggest mistakes people make regarding their health and wellbeing is overlooking the importance of oral hygiene. While most of us know that we risk cavities, tooth decay, and loss of teeth if we don’t take care of our oral health, few of us fully grasp how...
What Is Root Canal Therapy? Root canal therapy is a procedure to save a tooth that has become unhealthy, damaged, or badly decayed. During this procedure, the infected pulp or tissue filling the tooth’s chamber is cleaned out to prevent further damage to the tooth....
You probably don’t give a lot of thought to your tongue, but like your teeth and gums, it’s a vital part of your oral health. If you develop a problem with your tongue, it could indicate a problem with your oral health that needs treatment. The following covers what...
Sleep apnea is a sleeping disorder characterized by partial or complete obstruction of your airway while you sleep. It occurs when the tongue is sucked up against the back of the throat. The most obvious signs of sleep apnea are snoring, daytime sleepiness, or waking...
Wisdom teeth are the last set of adult teeth to grow in, usually between the ages of 17 and 25. They emerge at the back of the mouth as your third molars, and most people have two wisdom teeth on both the top and bottom rows of teeth. When wisdom teeth don’t emerge or...
