Here’s an important “wake up call” for every individual… A 2022 report published by the National Heart, Lung & Blood Institute shared that an estimated 50 to 70 million Americans have chronic, or ongoing, sleep disorders with nearly 40% of U.S. adults admit to falling asleep during the day without… Read More…
People are often taken aback when learning the source for certain health conditions is found to be related to their jaw joints. Read on for a look at some of these. I have a feeling some may surprise you. Headaches & Migraines Headaches can be an interference to one’s day…. Read More…
It is now estimated that 26% of adults between the ages of 30 and 70 years have sleep apnea. It is thought that up to 6% of children have the sleep disorder. With sleep apnea impacting the lives of an estimated 30 million people in the U.S., only 6 million have been… Read More…
It’s summertime! With more outdoor activities, summer’s heat equals more thirsty people. So, whenever I see an ad for soft drinks claiming to be “thirst quenching,” I cringe a bit. As a dentist in Shelby Twp, I know how the ingredients of most soft drinks do anything but. In 2021,… Read More…
The confinement and “sheltering in place” of the pandemic seem to be in the distant past. However, some habits formed during the time of being shut in were not so great. During this time, psychologists noted a range of sleep changes; some people were sleeping more while others (especially those… Read More…
About everyone has driven behind a vehicle that obviously had a wheel out of alignment. Seeing this, most drivers cringe knowing this imbalance can lead to unusual wear and tear. Balance is important, especially so when it comes to the body. Its interworking parts are structured for a harmonious balance,… Read More…
Over the past two or three decades, people have become more aware of the connection between oral health and the health of the body. Through the bacteria that results from severe periodontal (gum) disease, it can create a tipping point with the development or worsening of many conditions and diseases…. Read More…
Researchers continually reveal astounding new findings about the secrets of the human brain. This organ is essentially the master control center of the entire body. It sends out signals of pain, regulates feelings of hunger and fullness, triggers states of sleepiness and fatigue, and so much more. Unlike what was… Read More…
A concerning article* was recently shared by NPR** in October (written by The Associated Press). As a neuromuscular dentist who treats a number of sleep apnea patients through oral appliance therapy, it provides an update on an issue I’ve been tracking for quite some time. First, let me address the… Read More…
The 2022 calendar says we are one month away from the first day of Fall. Realizing this, I wanted to share some news and reminders, especially in the way of payment options available through our Macomb County dental office. The beauty of these PAYMENT PLANS is in how they allow… Read More…
