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The Surprising Links Between Sleep Apnea and Dental Health
Do you often wake up feeling exhausted despite a full night’s sleep? Or maybe your partner complains about your loud snoring? These could be signs of a common condition called sleep apnea. While you might know some of the health risks associated with sleep apnea, such as heart disease and stroke, most people don’t know…
Read More4 Signs You May Have a TMJ Disorder
If your jaw muscles are frequently sore or pop when you open your mouth, it’s time to contact your McKinney family dentist of choice, Dr. Paul Lawrence at McKinney Smiles. From aches and pains in your jaw muscles to teeth grinding, TMJ disorders can cause a host of dental issues. Read on to learn more…
Read MoreDental Sleep Medicine is the Key to a Better Night’s Rest
For patients dealing with sleep apnea in McKinney, dental sleep medicine offers an effective treatment option for dealing with sleep-disordered breathing, including obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). At McKinney Smiles, Dr. Lawrence offers patients a variety of sleep apnea in McKinney treatment options that don’t include the use of CPAP. Dr. Lawrence understands that many of…
Read MoreNo Link Between Gum Disease & Arthritis
As patients of McKinney family dentist Dr. Paul Lawrence know, individuals that suffer from gum disease and tooth decay have a significantly higher risk of developing a range of chronic illnesses. Recent studies have found compelling links between oral disease and such long-term health problems as cardiovascular disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, and cancer. While more…
Read MoreHow Many People Really Floss
While many of our patients at McKinney Smiles happily embrace their need to floss, it’s not uncommon for Dr. Lawrence and our staff of gentle dental hygienists to see the signs of a poor flossing habit when patients come to see their family dentist in McKinney. If you don’t take flossing as seriously as recommended,…
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