Sugar And Its Effects on Your Oral Health
When it comes to keeping your family's teeth healthy, it's important to ensure they brush and floss, but it's just as important to be mindful of what they put in their mouth. There is a long list of foods and drinks that are bad for your teeth. In...
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...