Hear about hormones, and your thoughts probably go to things like puberty, reproductive health, menopause, and the like. It’s doubtful that you’d think about your teeth and gums. Dental health and endocrine health seem worlds apart. Except, of course, the body doesn't...
If you grind your teeth, chances are that a night guard has been a part of your life. There’s good reason for that. A protective splint can greatly reduce the damage that grinding does to your teeth. Still, as new research in BMC Oral Health shows, even with a...
Though it’s sometimes called “Indian saffron” due to the bright yellow color it gives to the foods it seasons, turmeric is popular in many cuisines across southern Asia and into the Middle East. You may know it best for its use in curries or tagines. But turmeric can...
At Laguna Hills Center for Sleep Apnea, we find that many of our patients are unaware that their silver fillings are comprised of 50% mercury. While patients know that mercury is a toxic substance, they do not often realize that when they drink hot liquid, brush, or...
Obstruction occurs behind the base of the tongue and behind the soft palate, which blocks the airway. When one is sleeping, the brain fails to signal the muscles to keep moving, so you are not able to breathe correctly. The brain only signals partially and that is...
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