Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a serious disorder caused when your breathing is interrupted during sleep. It’s commonly caused when the soft tissues in the back of the throat collapse during sleep. It’s often marked by snoring. People with OSA ...
Read MoreThe best thing about being an adult is that we get to do things we couldn’t do when we were kids. Sometimes it’s because, as adults, we have the free choice to do what we want. Sometimes it’s because new technology gives us the opportunity to ...
Read MoreSleep apnea can increase your risk of high blood pressure, heart attacks, and even car accidents. Yet, 80 percent of people with mild to severe obstructive sleep apnea have never been diagnosed, according to the American Sleep Apnea Association. ...
Read MoreMost patients experience dental anxiety to one degree or another. The question is how strong those feelings are. Dr. McDonald and the team at Mid-Michigan Dental Excellence have been helping patients learn to manage their anxiety for years, and we ...
Read MoreYou have done your research. You know what you need. Now, all you have to do is get. How long should you have to wait for your dental crown? You could wait weeks and make multiple visits to the dentist. Or, you could get a CEREC dental crown in a ...
Read MoreNo one likes having surgery, and surgery on your gums can seem scary. Fortunately, you can receive non-surgical gum disease treatment that is as good or better at removing infections from your gums. If you have periodontal disease, we encourage you ...
Read MoreWhat affects nearly half of all adults over 30 and 70 percent of Americans 65 and older?* If you said gum disease or periodontal disease, then you are right. February is Gum Disease Awareness Month. To mark this occasion, we have put together a test...
Read MoreWhen used correctly, technology allows us to do things more efficiently. In dentistry, Fastbraces® have made orthodontic care faster. This is similar to how cars made it possible to get places faster than we could with horses and buggies or how ...
Read MorePeople have struggled with missing teeth forever. Missing teeth used to be an inevitable part of aging. That no longer has to be the case. Today we dentists have advanced technology that allows you to keep your teeth forever — or to offer reliable...
Read MorePatients at my Alma dental office often have questions about one thing: how to achieve a healthier, straighter smile. Straight teeth frame the smile. Straight teeth also make it easier to maintain a healthier smile, as it’s easier to clean the ...
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