Dental
What is a Frenectomy and Why Would I Need One?
A frenectomy is a minor medical procedure that cuts and reshapes the frenum with a scalpel or laser. There are three types of frenum in your mouth:
July 24, 2019
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Dental
What is Myofunctional Therapy?
Orofacial myofunctional therapy (OMT) helps to improve and correct jaw underdevelopment and other disorders of the jaw, lips and/or tongue, which may prevent proper breathing. Abnormal movements of the face and mouth during common daily activities can also lead to jaw pain, jaw clicking and more.
July 10, 2019
Children
Depression in Teens Linked to Lack of Restful Sleep
Any parent who has ever reviewed a list of symptoms for teenage depression knows that sleep disturbance is one on the telltale signs of this common mood disorder.
June 25, 2019
Sleep Education
The Importance of Sleep at All Ages
It has long been thought by most people that older people don’t need as much sleep as younger people do, presumably because they are less
June 5, 2019
Sleep Education
Top 10 Benefits of Restful Sleep
Every year, more research confirms an alarming increasing trend: more of us are getting less sleep. One study in late 2018 concluded that one-third of Americans
May 20, 2019
Breastfeeding Education
The Benefits of Breastfeeding Your Baby
There are a number of well-documented benefits to breast-feeding your baby, most have to do with the baby’s physical and emotional development. But are you
May 7, 2019
Sleep Education
Why is it Important to Breathe Through Your Nose?
The importance of breathing through your nose cannot be overstated, because mouth-breathing can lead to some pretty unpleasant health issues, including the worsening of sleep apnea,
April 30, 2019
Children
Signs Your Child Needs More Sleep
Said the famous baseball star, coach and philosopher, Yogi Berra, “If I didn’t wake up, I’d still be asleep.” No doubt, many funny things have
April 15, 2019
Sleep Apnea
What is Sleep Apnea?
Sleep Apnea simply refers to repeated pauses or interruptions of breathing during sleep. Each pause can last a few seconds or longer and can happen
April 1, 2019
