Bringing Kids In For Dental Care Before The New School Year

Summer may mark the end of the school year, making it a great time to bond with your kids. You may find yourself planning a family vacation, or setting up fun activities you can enjoy in the local area. One thing you should certainly do is think about how you can make sure your children’s health needs are addressed. You can make sure your kids are in good oral health by arranging pediatric dental checkups with your Celina, TX dentist’s office. We can provide a dedicated review of their teeth and gums, and provide an important cleaning. These visits are also a great chance to help younger kids learn all about the importance of smile care.  (more…)

Is Your Straw Hiding Something?

Consider the drinking straw. It’s a simple apparatus, with many good uses. Straws come in all sorts of bright colors, and can add convenience and decorative flair to the simplest drinks. For all the positive things about straws, they can sometimes be used to avoid facing dental issues. Yet trying to hide from problems will rarely make things better. There is usually a more satisfying result when there is honest conversation at exams and screenings, especially if you have noticed a change in tooth comfort. (more…)

Sleep Apnea Sufferers: Watch For Caffeine!

Yes, you know that it’s important that you can fall asleep at night if you’re in the process of getting your sleep apnea treatment into a routine, so you’re sleeping through the night. What you don’t necessarily know is that when it comes to actually getting to sleep, caffeine might get in the way. “But I don’t drink it right before bed!” you might say. Well, that’s a good start. However, you might need to look at caffeine in a new light if you want to really make sure you’re doing all you can to promote your sleep.

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Implants: When You’ve Decided You (Probably) Want Them

Dealing with tooth loss is no walk in the park in the beginning. When you’re not fully informed about your replacement options for missing teeth, you can find yourself going through a whole host of emotions, feeling worried, and wondering what lies ahead. The fortunate news in the midst of this new experience is that we offer dental implants! The moment you catch wind of the details, you just might find yourself filled with optimism and some serious interest. You may even decide that you probably want them. However, you might not be sure about how to inch your way further on the matter. We’re happy to help.

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Q&A: Can Snoring And Sleep Apnea Affect My Kids?

You know that snoring is quite common among adults. As you learn about sleep apnea, you know that this is also something that may potentially affect people in adulthood. However, what happens if you notice that the details you’ve learned about these sleep disorders seem to be presenting themselves in your kids’ sleep? Is this even possible, you ask yourself? If so, how to react? A handful of focused questions and answers will give you the guidance you’re seeking!

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Great! I Have Sleep Apnea And Bad Breath, Too?

So, we’ve got some good news and some bad news. Let’s go with the bad news first: If you are a sufferer of sleep apnea, it’s not uncommon to discover that a side effect is going to include bad breath you cannot seem to completely get rid of, though you may give it the old college try! Ready for the good news? Fortunately, we can offer help for both of these concerns. Even better? When you see us for sleep apnea treatment, you’re addressing the main cause of many side effects you may be experiencing, so you get back to sleep and you get your quality of life back, too!

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Sleep Apnea: Skip These 3 Excuses For Not Seeing Us

If we talk with you and find that you sound like you have sleep apnea, then the absolute best thing you can do is follow up with another visit for sleep apnea treatment. Or, if a friend or loved one mentions that this may be the issue affecting your life (perhaps you’re quite sleepy a lot of the time or your spouse hears you making loud noises during the night, etc.), you should set up a consultation with us. However, you may give yourself some excuses as to why you probably don’t really need to come in. Remember: This sleep disorder can yield some severe health problems down the line, so seeing our team is always to your benefit.

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Dental Implants: Who Can’t Have Them (Yet)?

Most people will be able to qualify for dental implants! However, that doesn’t mean that you qualify for them right now. “But why not?” you may be thinking to yourself. While a visit with our team is always the absolute best way to figure out how to create an implant journey for yourself, we are happy to hand over some helpful details regarding candidacy, so you have a better understanding from the get go.

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Sleep Apnea Help For Couples

Do you and your partner both snore? Are you unsure? Do you both feel exhausted and cannot seem to figure out if you’re both suffering from sleep apnea and require sleep apnea treatment or if only one of you has a sleep disorder? Fortunately, though you may feel quite confused (and very sleepy) at the moment, we can help you and your significant other get back to sleep on a nightly basis.

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The Difference Between Dental and Deep Cleaning

To keep your smile consistently healthy, you need to attend regular dental cleanings at least twice a year (generally) as well as keep up with good hygiene. Whether at home or at your dentist’s office, the point of regular cleaning is to remove the harmful plaque that various types of oral bacteria form on your teeth and gums. In some cases, this may involve cleaning the film from underneath your gums – a process known as deep cleaning – in order to prevent the development or progression of gum disease. (more…)