Despite all the attention given to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in recent years, most people who have it don’t know they have it. By some estimates, up to 90% of all OSA cases go undiagnosed. This has bigtime consequences on health, of course: cardiovascular...
When it comes to removing “silver” mercury amalgam fillings, the focus is almost always on safety - and for good reason. Those restorations are mostly mercury (about 50%), and mercury is one of the most toxic elements on Earth. It’s especially harmful to the brain....
To a lot of people, “gum disease” can sound like no big deal. After all, it doesn’t involve any debilitating symptoms but problems like bad breath and red, puffy gums that bleed when you brush or floss. Often, you don’t realize just how big of a deal it is until the...
One of the best things you can do to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to limit sugars and other refined carbs while eating more nutrient-dense whole foods. In fact, research suggests that this alone may be enough to reverse gum disease, even if no other changes are...
In biological dentistry, biocompatibility matters. We want to be sure that any material or technique we use supports your overall health and well-being, as well as improves the quality of your smile and bite. So we don’t place “silver” mercury amalgam fillings or...
If you wake up tired and experience daytime sleepiness or fatigue, you might just think you need to do something to improve the quality of your sleep. Maybe you’ll get inspired to try a sleep supplement - or two, or five - in hopes that it will help. Amino acid...
Chronic headaches. Face, jaw, or neck pain. Clicking or popping when you open your mouth. A bite that’s off. Difficulty chewing. All these are classic signs of TMJ troubles. What Is TMJ Exactly? TMJ stands for temporomandibular joint, and you have two of them - one on...
One thing that science has made clear through the decades since sleep apnea was first recognized back in 1965 is just how much it can impact whole body health. In fact, its effects can be seen in over half of the major organ systems: respiratory, endocrine, digestive,...
Although we offer a full range of dental services for the whole family here in our Laguna Hills office, helping people find relief from TMJ pain and sleep apnea is something Dr. Abdulla specializes in. Our patients appreciate her holistic approach, confident that the...
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...
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