Braces can bring along a mixed bag of emotions. You can feel excited that you are correcting something wrong with your teeth, nervous about the way they look, and often worried that the hardware is going to make it more likely that you will end up with cavities. Braces certainly do a lot of good, but if you don’t take proper care of your teeth while you have them, they could end up leaving you with some collateral damage. Below are four tips to avoid cavities while wearing your braces. Proper Brushing Technique Place the brush at a 45 degree…

Anyone suffering from sleep apnea knows that it is not just the poor sleep you have to deal with, it’s the added stress that comes with it, the feelings of hopelessness, often elevations in blood pressure, and feeling like a zombie the next day. But sleep apnea can also have an effect on your weight. If you are worried about recent weight gains, and you are someone suffering from sleep apnea, your lack of sleep may be to blame. Below are some of the ways that sleep apnea has been linked to weight gain. Imbalanced Hormones When people don’t sleep,…

Invisalign is a popular procedure and wearable device that many adults are opting for to subtly and conveniently correct dental problems. Many patients begin their Invisalign treatment hoping to correct tooth gaps and the results are overwhelmingly positive. Below is some information to consider before moving forward with an Invisalign treatment. Most dentists would confirm that, with proper treatment and planning by your orthodontist, Invisalign is able to effectively close all tooth gaps and spaces in your mouth. That being said, it all depends on the size of the gap that needs to be closed, and that would need to…

The link between sleep apnea, high blood pressure and subsequent heart disease is increasingly being recognized. There is a strong correlation between people with high blood pressure, heart failure and tendency for strokes and the prevalence of sleep apnea. It is still unproven whether there is a direct link between sleep apnea and heart disease, but many medical professionals recognize that if you do have sleep apnea, the chances of developing hypertension in the future go up dramatically. Studies have also found that treating sleep apnea can significantly improve blood pressure. This could also be due in part to other…

Making sure that your teeth stay healthy and white requires more than just regular brushing, flossing and trips to the dentist. It often requires monitoring what you eat and drink, especially if those foods and beverages are known to stain teeth. If you are wondering why your smile is not as white as it once was, what you are eating could be to blame. Below are five foods that cause stained teeth. Wine It’s common knowledge that red wine stains teeth – but what many people don’t realize is that white wine will discolour your teeth just the same. Wine,…