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Personal Identity and Dementia
January 2, 2023Who we are is important. When a person has dementia that sense of who we are may diminish.
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Implant Dentures
January 2, 2023The structure of implant supported dentures is exactly as the name sounds; a full denture supported by dental implants.
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Recognizing At-Risk Signs in Your Loved One
January 2, 2023It is a common phenomenon for us as humans to fail to notice slow-evolving changes that we are exposed to daily or in regular intervals.
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Sleep Apnea
January 1, 2023Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is the most undiagnosed, untreated serious medical disorder in our country. An estimated 22 million Americans are living with sleep apnea (around 18% of the adult population). Men are twice as likely as women to have sleep apnea. Children as young as two years old can suffer from this condition. As we age, the rate of sleep apnea increases significantly.
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Tooth Extractions
January 1, 2023There are a variety of reasons why someone would need a tooth extraction. A tooth may have a large cavity that has caused the tooth to be beyond repair. A tooth may be so severely broken that it cannot be fixed. Severe gum disease may have weakened the bone that supports the tooth.
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Treatment for Periodontal (Gum) Disease
January 1, 2023If plaque and tartar are left on the teeth, it provides the right conditions for bacteria to thrive. The bacteria then irritate your gums, which means they can bleed more easily. This is the early stage of gum disease called gingivitis.
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What Are Dentures?
January 1, 2023Dentures are removable oral appliances that replace missing teeth in your upper jaw, lower jaw, or both. If your dentist determines that you are eligible for dentures, they will discuss your denture options with you.
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What Is Alzheimer’s Disease?
January 1, 2023Alzheimer's is a type of dementia that affects memory, thinking and behavior. Symptoms eventually grow severe enough to interfere with daily tasks.
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What Is Dementia?
January 1, 2023Dementia is a general term for loss of memory, language, problem-solving and other thinking abilities that are severe enough to interfere with daily life. Alzheimer's is the most common cause of dementia.
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What Is Sundown Syndrome?
January 1, 2023Sundown syndrome involves heightened confusion, agitation, and behavioral challenges during late afternoon and evening.
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