Sleep Apnea Affects Immune System: Is Your Immune System at Risk?
Let’s talk about how sleep apnea affects immune system … Are you going to bed every night, but waking up feeling cranky, tired, and drowsy? You may not be getting as much sleep as you think you are, and you definitely aren’t alone. Approximately 25 million adults in the U.S. suffer from this chronic condition. … Continue reading Sleep Apnea Affects Immune System: Is Your Immune System at Risk?
Strengthen Your Immune System through Oral Hygiene/Care
Nobody has time to be sick in bed for a few days! Life often moves quickly, and we may try to eat healthier, exercise, etc. to contribute to staying healthy and sick-free. While these things are definitely helpful for your wellbeing, did you know that you can also greatly strengthen your immune system by staying … Continue reading Strengthen Your Immune System through Oral Hygiene/Care
Dental Exams Can Lead to Early Diagnosis of Disease
Most Oral Problems Don’t Cause Pain, Unless it’s Serious. Your Dental Exam can detect issues and lead to early diagnosis! Dentists can do so much more for us than find cavities or tell us how to properly brush our teeth! In fact, dental exams can provide us with detection and early diagnosis for multiple diseases … Continue reading Dental Exams Can Lead to Early Diagnosis of Disease
Are You Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Did you know that Bruxism is a condition where you grind, gnash, or clench your teeth, according to The Mayo Clinic? Not only does this mean you may clench your teeth while you’re awake, but it also means you grind your teeth at night. When you grind at night, it’s also known as sleep bruxism. … Continue reading Are You Clenching or Grinding Your Teeth While You Sleep?
Oral Cancer Screenings are Completed During Every Dental Exam
When you come in to see your dentist for a dental exam, you may think of getting your teeth cleaned, maybe an x-ray, and a general checkup. Actually, dental exams include so much for your wellbeing! When we conduct our dental exams, we also look for any warning signs of decay, disease, oral cancer, and … Continue reading Oral Cancer Screenings are Completed During Every Dental Exam
Stressed Out Oral Health: Gum Disease, Clenching and Grinding! Oh My!
Do you have stressed out oral health? Are you ready to find out how stress affects your oral health. Let’s talk about gum disease, clenching & grinding and other issues that can be magnified by stress. You may think about stress being a factor behind many health problems, but the truth is, stress can also … Continue reading Stressed Out Oral Health: Gum Disease, Clenching and Grinding! Oh My!
Whole Body Health: Oral Care Impacts Heart Disease and Diabetes
Did you know that, according to Mayo Clinic, “Poor dental health increases the risk of a bacterial infection in the blood stream, which can affect the heart valves. There is also a strong connection between diabetes and cardiovascular disease and evidence that people with diabetes benefit from periodontal treatment.” The proof is in the pudding, … Continue reading Whole Body Health: Oral Care Impacts Heart Disease and Diabetes
Tooth Replacement Option: Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile
Missing teeth are more than just an aesthetic problem that affects the look of your smile. Missing teeth also have a major affect on your oral health. Although there are a number of ways you can enhance your smile, dental implants are a product of great progress in the dental industry! In a nutshell, dental … Continue reading Tooth Replacement Option: Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile
Children’s Dental Health: Why is Drinking Water Important?
We love raising awareness about the importance of oral health at any age! And in February, we get to celebrate our children with National Children’s Dental Health Month. While February might seem full of school projects, cold weather, and Valentine’s plans, it’s important and exciting to celebrate good oral care for your children. With extra … Continue reading Children’s Dental Health: Why is Drinking Water Important?
Dr. Skrobanek Works to Save Your Tooth, Not Pull It
Do you need a tooth extraction or can Dr. Skrobanek save your tooth? Although we hope our natural teeth will last us forever, sometimes life throws a wrench in our plans and a tooth extraction is necessary for our oral health. However, at GPS Dental, we always do our best to provide you with the … Continue reading Dr. Skrobanek Works to Save Your Tooth, Not Pull It
