Dr. Molly Rodgers Dental Blog
While you might not realize it, your mouth and tongue position can affect your breathing patterns, especially at night. Your sleeping posture is also integral to having good quality sleep at night. If your body is not aligned, it could affect how you sleep and breathe at night. This New York Times article provides an…
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Do you wake up with sore facial muscles? There is a high chance that you are unconsciously clenching your jaws during sleep. While not uncommon, jaw clenching can have serious consequences for your oral health. It can cause damage to your teeth or lead to long-term problems, such as TMJ disorder. Discover the causes and…
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You brush your teeth and floss daily. You follow all the recommended steps to maintain healthy teeth. Is there still a need for professional dental cleaning? It’s a legitimate question because you’ll often hear dental professionals suggesting a dental cleaning done by professionals on top of your oral hygiene practices. The reality is professional dental…
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Patients diagnosed with TMJ exhibit symptoms that range from mild to severe. If you are diagnosed with this condition, you might be curious about the best TMJ treatment options to offer relief from these symptoms. The National Institute of Health Brochure on TMJ suggests using the most conservative treatment approach whenever necessary. Therefore, it pays…
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Sleep apnea is a serious sleep disorder that could be fatal, if not treated properly and promptly. It’s essential to seek the help of an expert, such as a sleep doctor, to assess the symptoms and evaluate them for proper diagnosis. Whether the snoring problem is an isolated case or linked to sleep apnea, you…
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Remember those scary nights as a child when you had a toothache and thought it might get worse? Well, it happens to everyone, and it’s a very annoying and uncomfortable feeling that we have to go through from time to time for different reasons, such as an untreated cavity, a crack in the tooth, a…
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Who doesn’t want to have a beautiful smile, when the smile is the crown of the face? Healthy teeth are very essential, not only for our appearance but also because infections in the teeth can develop and cause even greater problems in other parts of the body. On top of that, having unhealthy teeth leaves…
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Although no one really wants to discuss it or even consider it, there may come a time in an individual’s life when they need a surgical tooth removal. This is a process that should only be done by a dentist or oral surgeon who has great experience and skill, and other options ought to be…
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As with many other things that get used on a daily basis, your teeth may become injured or worn down over time. This can lead to damage, decay, and pain. The normal wear and tear of everyday use may also alter the size and/or shape of a tooth. To prevent further tooth decay and to…
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A beautiful, healthy smile is not just based on the pearly white appearance of your natural teeth. It can also be affected by missing teeth, gaps between your teeth, broken teeth, and other cosmetic issues. If you are dealing with a missing tooth caused by gum disease, tooth decay, an oral injury, or a congenital…
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