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How to Handle Common Dental Emergencies
Let’s say you sprained an ankle, What are your first steps? Most of us probably would say something like “plop down on the nearest couch, ice the ankle, elevate it, add some compression and see a doctor if it’s a bad sprain.” But what about a dental emergency, like a broken tooth? What’s your first…
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All about the diagnosis and treatment of sleep apnea
What is Sleep Apnea? Sleep apnea is a common and sometimes serious sleep disorder that results in breathing being interrupted repeatedly during sleep. If you are tired after a night of sleep and are told that you snore loudly, you may have sleep apnea. The condition could be causing you to stop breathing 30 times…
What is the difference between a regular dental cleaning, root planing and periodontal maintenance?
A regular dental cleaning, a root planing procedure, and periodontal maintenance are not the same. In this blog post, we will explain the differences. Standard Dental Cleaning A standard dental cleaning, known as prophylaxis is the removal of of plaque, calculus and stains from the tooth structures. Dental instruments are used to scrape away the…
