Snoring is a common symptom of sleep apnea. While not all people who snore have sleep apnea, it is likely to be an indication of such a condition. This is especially true if it is accompanied by silent breathing and choking sounds. Sleep apnea is a common and serious condition. It causes decreased oxygen in
read moreTooth pain can sometimes be intolerable. It is typically accompanied by inflamed gums. No matter how much you try to ignore the pain, it just won’t go away. You try taking painkillers to suppress the pain. However, the pain returns a few hours later. What’s worse, the intensity of the pain increases by the minute.
read moreDoes your jaw pop? It might be from your cereal. If not, then you might be suffering from a certain form of temporomandibular joint (TMJ). More than 10 million people in the world have TMJ complications. Women are more commonly affected than men. But what is the reason for this? Before going into the reason
read moreA dental bridge can offer many benefits. It lets you eat properly and give you more confidence as you smile beautifully, without the missing tooth. However, just like any procedure or treatment, a dental bridge has associated complications. It leads to some patients of Reflections Dental to ask their dentists as to why does their
read moreSome infants and toddlers may experience a certain level of tooth decay affecting their baby teeth. However, parents just take it for granted. After all, the baby’s teeth are just temporary. They are not as vital as adult teeth. Even though primary teeth are temporary, they should not be treated as expendable. Keep in mind
read moreAt Reflections Dental, yellowing tooth is a common type of tooth discoloration. Our patients would ask, “Do teeth yellow with age?” Age is one of the reasons for tooth discoloration. The reason for this is that as you grow old, the tooth enamel starts to wear away. It causes your teeth to be more translucent.
read moreFor your dental health, it’s vital that you visit your dentist’s office regularly. When you visit the office, a dental hygienist will remove the plaque off of your teeth. A polishing procedure will follow. Unfortunately, not all visit is smooth. In some cases, you may need to undergo an extensive procedure that requires the use
read moreIt’s possible that you have pericoronitis, a condition that causes gums to hurt in the back of your mouth. This dental issue is common that causes the gum tissue to become infected and swollen. Because there’s inflammation involved, it can be painful. Pericoronitis It occurs when a wisdom tooth erupts partially through the gums. Because
read morePorcelain veneers can last for decades if you treat them properly. Veneers are made of thin materials and are ideal for restoring your naturally beautiful smile. If you have discolored teeth, porcelain veneers are the best way to restore them. At Reflections Dental, we usually recommend having your teeth whitened first before applying veneers to
read moreTeeth that have been treated with a root canal are brittle and can fracture easier than a tooth that still has a nerve and vascular system. If you just had a root canal and your tooth cracked, then you may need a dental crown. However, a dental crown is not always the solution for a
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