Posts Tagged ‘oral appliance’
How To Stop Thumb Sucking
Thumb sucking can be an all too common habit for many children. It is also an instinctual, natural reflex for many children as a way to soothe themselves. However, over time thumb or finger sucking can be detrimental to a child’s dental and physical development. While it is perfectly natural and healthy when a child…
Read MoreCan Obstructive Sleep Apnea Treatment Help Diabetics?
Diabetes can be a debilitating disease on many levels including dentally. A well managed diabetic will have better outcomes over the long term to live a healthier life. Recent studies have shown a relationship between obstrucitve sleep apnea and diabetes control. What Is Obstructive Sleep Apnea? Obstructive sleep apnea affects almost 25% of the population…
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