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How does sleep apnea affect children?

How does sleep apnea affect children?

Our children suffer more than we might when it comes to sleep apnea. But why is that? It’s because children have smaller lungs, which means they have less oxygen in reserve. As a result, children take frequent, shallow breaths rather than slow, deep breaths. This then causes a child to have too much carbon dioxide […]

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Too much sleep might be bad for your health

Too much sleep might be bad for your health

A recent study found that oversleeping can be harmful for us. It can be even more harmful for older people. This is often called sleep affluence, and it is important to pay attention to. While too little sleep can also impact your health, it is important that you don’t sleep too much either. Let’s take […]

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Does sleep improve your creativity?

Does sleep improve your creativity?

When you are nonstop working, it can lead to a slump in creativity. To make matters worse, if you lose out on sleep, that can interrupt your days as well. That leaves us with the question, does sleep improve our creativity? It does! Let’s take a closer look at this connection between your sleep and […]

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Does wearing a mask cause cavities?

Does wearing a mask cause cavities?

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown us that wearing a mask is important for stopping the spread of SARS-CoV-2. While wearing a mask helps to protect others, we have also learned that it might cause oral health complications. The daily long-term use of masks may cause some concerns for your dentist.  But before we dive into […]

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November is TMJ Awareness Month: What you need to know

November is TMJ Awareness Month: What you need to know

Do you experience unexplained soreness in your neck and shoulders? Do you often experience throbbing headaches? Have chewing or speaking become painful? If so, you may be suffering from the painful effects of temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD), which affects millions of Americans–especially women between the ages of 20 and 40.  The problem with TMD […]

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TMD and COVID-19 can impact women’s jaw health

TMD and COVID-19 can impact women’s jaw health

Have you found that your jaw hurts or aches consistently? Do you ever experience popping or locking of your jaw? If so, you might be suffering from temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder (TMD). Your TMJ controls the movements of your lower jaw and can cause various problems when it is not working correctly. And while both […]