Having a gummy smile may be something that you were born with but having a receding gum line is something that is due to things like extreme tooth decay, or even gum disease can cause a wealth of issues. Although gum recession may seem more cosmetic and like something that can be left untreated, harmful… Read More »
Snoring may be something that’s fun for your kids and spouse to tease you about, but that loud snoring may be a lot more serious than you are aware of. According to statistics, about 90 million Americans suffer from snoring and about half of those that snore because of sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a… Read More »
You’ve heard it once, and we will continue to say it again, one of the best things you can do for your oral hygiene? Brush and floss your teeth at least twice a day. Sometimes, though, even with this basic oral hygiene step, patients run into issues with their oral health and develop conditions like… Read More »
Yes, you’ve heard it your whole life: “You need to brush and floss your teeth both morning and night.” But similar to most things our parents ingrained in us when we were little, you may not know precisely why you should be doing it. But proper dental care isn’t just about brushing and flossing your… Read More »
Gummy bears, gummy worms, and other gummy candies may be your favorite treat to indulge in while you’re at the movie theaters, but a gummy smile is a whole other beast. A gummy smile can make you feel self-conscious, not want to smile, or can even increase your risk of developing gum disease. Here at… Read More »
Your husband or wife has started to snore incessantly, and you’re worried they are going to wake up the neighbors. So you go online to start Googling their symptoms and discover that they likely have sleep apnea. However, although you may find some valuable information on this sleep condition, you may end up feeling a… Read More »
If you get over eight hours of sleep every night but wake up feeling exhausted day after day, you may not be getting as restful of a night’s sleep as you think. As a serious medical condition that causes excessive snoring and even heart failure, sleep apnea causes patients to continuously wake up during the… Read More »
Bleeding gums may be attractive to your vampire friends, but otherwise, they are typically indicative of an underlying dental condition. If you have started to notice that your gums are bleeding more frequently— typically after you brush your teeth— you may be suffering from a variety of conditions including gingivitis or hormone changes. To help… Read More »
Did you know that April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month? Oral cancer is a disease that takes the life of about one person every hour, according to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons. It also has a very high morbidity rate if not caught early. Most dental professionals regularly screen for oral cancer… Read More »
Having missing teeth is an embarrassing problem that can sometimes be prevented. Besides practicing good oral hygiene habits, you can also prevent tooth loss by regularly visiting a periodontist, like Dr. Ari Moskowitz. Dr. Moskowitz can give you tips to help prevent this common problem. If you already have missing teeth, and you need dental… Read More »
