1880 marked a pivotal year in dental work – it introduced the use of general anesthesia (in the form of chloroform, though it has many other shapes) to the general public, making it that much easier to sit through a tooth extraction or a filling and still walk out of the dentist’s office like Pinon Hills Dental with a bright, genuine smile. However, while a lot is known about how to relieve tooth pain, not a lot is known about the processes in the brain that trigger these painful reactions in the first place, and what they do under anesthesia.…
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If you suffer from sleep apnea or know someone that suffers from sleep apnea, then you know just how uncomfortable the condition can be. However, it is an entirely treatable condition if diagnosed. Here’s an explanation of exactly what sleep apnea is and how the various treatment procedures work:
What is sleep apnea?
Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder involving multiple periods of interrupted breathing, resulting in a disrupted sleep pattern.…
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Not many people are aware of the fact that their oral health says a lot about their overall health. Oral problems sometimes may be a sign that you have a lot more to worry about other than bad breath, cavities or gum disease. Research indicates that there is a connection between gum disease and various serious health conditions such as stroke and heart disease. When gum disease is left untreated, it can trigger a condition known as periodontitis.…
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