Teeth clenching can cause serious damage to your teeth and jaw. Teeth are designed to fit together smoothly,with the top and bottom teeth touching only when chewing. We all clench our teeth to some degree; it is a natural result of stress or anger. However, frequent...
Our patients who have been fitted with Snore Guard for sleep apnea have been very delighted. It is more comfortable that the CPAM, Continuous Postive Airway Mask. With Snore Guard, there are no multiple pieces, no wires and no elastic bands. This mouthpiece worn...
Our patients who have been fitted with a Snore Guard such as Silent Night for sleep apnea have been delighted. It is more comfortable than the CPAP, Continuous Positive Airway Pressure. With a dental appliance for sleep apnea there are *no external multiple pieces*,*...
I would like to remind my patients that the best way to avoid cavities is to limit your sugar intake (in addition to brushing twice a day, flossing once a day, and coming to see me every six months). Note that the quantity of sugar consumed is important, but *the...
As we get into cold and flu season, I want to remind patients that a sinus infection can cause a toothache, especially in the upper rear teeth (your upper molars). Patients have come to our office because of a toothache and find it is a sinus infection. It is...
Written by Ali Peters, RDH, at The Silberman Dental Group Fluoride is very important to me and I want to help my patients understand why. Fluoride protects teeth against decay caused by plaque, the filmy substance left by food. Bacteria living in the plaque mix with...
Sadly I write to tell you that last month I diagnosed another patient with oral cancer. Early detection is the key to reducing the devastating impact of oral cancer. Oral cancer screenings are an important part of your six-month dental hygiene appointment. You may not...
