Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from flowing freely. This obstruction causes the tissues around the airway to vibrate, producing that familiar, unpleasant sound. But sometimes, loud, constant snoring is a sign…
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Now that you’re a teenager, you have a lot more responsibility and independence. Choosing high school classes and electives. Getting a driver’s license. Landing your first job. And those new responsibilities extend to your dental health as well. Mouthguards If you have a mouthguard for sports or athletic activities, wear it! Whether you have an…
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Valentine’s Day is the holiday to celebrate all the treasured relationships in your life. It’s a time to honor love in all shapes and forms with cards, social gatherings, and sometimes even binge eating of sweets. It's hard to look the other way when grocery stores and pharmacies are invaded with goodies connected to the…
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Oral health is an important and often overlooked component of an older person’s general health and well-being. Dr. David Shipper and Dr. Howard Vogel and our team know that for many of our older patients, oral health can become an issue when arthritis or other neurological problems render them unable to brush or floss their…
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