Ask The Dentist

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Are they still used? How much mercury they contain. 34 dangers. Why are they still used? Health agency positions. Who is at risk? Should you have them removed? Mercury fillings are used to fill cavities. They are made up of various metals, but typically contain 50% mercury by weight. These amalgam fillings release mercury that is not only bad for your oral health but may be absorbed into your brain, kidneys, liver, lungs, and gastrointestinal tract.

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Dental News and Technology

OCTOBER 1, 2020

Abstract Study Objectives: To systematically survey the scientific literature concerning the effect of playing a wind instrument or singing on sleep, snoring, and/or obstructive sleep apnea. Methods: The PubMed, EMBASE, and Cochrane databases were searched up to December 2019. Observational studies and (Randomized) Controlled Clinical Trials that assessed sleep, snoring, or obstructive sleep apnea as clinical outcome or via a questionnaire were included.

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Patient News

OCTOBER 1, 2020

With months of closure, some of your active patients inevitably fell through the cracks. Appointments were missed, many patients haven’t yet rescheduled, and that means reminders can’t go out. And then there are new patients. Months of closure have to have a significant impact on future scheduling because that previously steady flow of new patients didn’t happen for a few.

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Your San Antonio Dentists

OCTOBER 1, 2020

A professional teeth cleaning service goes above and beyond the kind of cleaning you benefit from when you brush your teeth at home. But you might not be fully aware of what to expect from a teeth cleaning visit if it’s been a long time since you had it done. When you choose Thousand Oaks teeth cleaning, you’ll receive a service that won’t let you down.

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Denticle

OCTOBER 1, 2020

For years now there has been increasing speculation of a link between Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) and Alzheimer's Disease. Now it appears that there is clinical proof. A recent study published in the journal Sleep shows links. For a way to access the full story follow this link. Here is the abstract: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) involves intermittent cessations of breathing during sleep.

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