Tips & Tricks for Good Halloween Dental Care
With Halloween fast approaching, it’s time for Long Beach parents to brush up on oral hygiene! Many parents grow anxious and worry about this holiday candy bonanza, but many experts agree that this is the perfect time to reinforce good dental care...
Is my Baby’s Pacifier Bad for his Teeth?
Babies love their pacifiers and the act of sucking can provide comfort and soothe an anxious or cranky child and maybe soothe the parent’s anxiety of a crying child. Unfortunately a pacifier habit is setting your child up for a lifelong path of...
Sleep Apnea can Affect Women, Too!
We often picture a heavyset man over 40 with a thick neck and a window-rattling snore when we think about the typical sleep apnea sufferer. This image often fits the profile of a sleep apnea patient, however, it doesn’t represent a complete picture...
The Affect of Dry Mouth on Teeth
Dry mouth is a fairly common condition clinically known as xerostomia. Most people who have it experience it most strongly when they first awake. Their mouths often feel dry, scratchy or sticky. It is always uncomfortable and can lead to cracked...
Importance of Sleep Hygiene For Sleep Apnea Sufferers
Your routine during the day and before bedtime can have a big effect on your ability to fall asleep and stay asleep. High-quality, restful sleep is important to your overall health, especially if you suffer from sleep apnea. Your behaviors...
Am I Getting Enough Oxygen While I Sleep?
The upper airway muscle tone of patients with sleep apnea tends to narrow and collapses temporarily during sleep. When this happens, your breathing stops and it’s accompanied by a drop in your blood oxygen levels. When your blood oxygen levels...