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7 Dangers of Untreated Sleep Apnea

December 19, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — lauraphilippsdmd @ 8:56 pm
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Are you incredibly tired all the time, no matter how much sleep you get? Do you snore loudly enough to bother your partner? Do you sometimes wake up in the middle of the night choking or gasping for air? These are all symptoms of obstructive sleep apnea in Midland. This disorder is caused by the tissues in your throat collapsing and blocking your airway while you sleep. It interferes with your quality of rest, negatively impacting your life in several ways. Keep reading to learn seven dangers of letting sleep apnea go untreated.

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How Is Your Oral Health Linked to Your General Health?

December 3, 2019

Filed under: Uncategorized — lauraphilippsdmd @ 7:59 pm
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We all know that eating sugary and starchy foods all the time causes cavities. In this way, most of us have at least a basic understanding of how oral health works. But did you know that the health of your mouth can affect the health of the rest of your body? That’s right, oral health and general health are linked. A dentist in Midland is here to tell you exactly how.

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