Most women have difficulty breathing during the second and third trimesters as their baby grows. Due to physiological changes during pregnancy, breathing for moms is not as easy as it was before pregnancy. Weight gain during pregnancy (average 25-30 pounds) and the position of the baby can make breathing a struggle especially when sleeping.
We have all heard that eating right is one of the keys to good overall health. A poor diet is a lifestyle and often results in cavities, gum disease, type II diabetes, obesity and heart disease, to mention just a few. The ultimate consequences of lifestyle diseases are poor health, chronic illness, early death, and escalating health care costs.
The scientific evidence on breathing disorders in children is very clear; breathing disorders can lead to chronic medical problems that lower the quality and quantity of life. What does that mean? Breathing disorders adversely affect the quality of life in many ways including our children’s ability to participate in sports, stay focused in school, resist colds, socialize, and physically and neurologically grow and development (G&D).
Most people visit their dental hygienist more frequently than they see their regular physician. This gives the dental office the opportunity to weigh in on each patient’s health by reviewing their recent medial health, medications, hospitalizations, discuss blood pressure and heart rate and how they are feeling that day.
Every year when Halloween comes around I have this inner conflict: candy versus the dentist. What do I do? Do I give out toothbrushes and tooth paste and risk my house getting papered? Do I turn off my lights and go out for dinner? Or, do I embrace a bit of Americana?
What is Airway Focused Dentistry? Isn’t dentistry about the teeth and gums? Why would my dentist get involved in my airway?
Why is this important? If you have damaged teeth or cosmetic issues and would like attractive, strong teeth then read on. Dentistry has had some major advancements in a very short period of time especially in the materials we use to restore teeth.
Sleep is often overlooked and frequently underrated as one of the most important factors in good health. Adults 18-60 years old should get 7-8 hours of uninterrupted sleep at night. At age 60 and older, sleep hours can decrease slightly. Younger than 18 years old the hours of sleep need to be 10 and greater, depending on age.
Today everyone should believe that they can keep most or all of their teeth for their entire life. There are many factors that can affect your oral health and some become more common and pronounced as we age.
Here are the answers to some frequently asked questions about children’s dental health.