Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder where your body does not receive enough oxygen due to your airways being blocked, which can cause you to awake abruptly throughout the night. Many times, it’s difficult to diagnose sleep apnea because you typically won’t remember gasping for air in your sleep. However, if you sleep in the same room with someone, they may be able to tell you what happens when you’re sleeping. Often times, you’ll experience symptoms throughout the day that can sign that you are experiencing a sleep disorder – do you have sleep apnea? (more…)
Why Do We Extract Wisdom Teeth?
Wisdom teeth, also known as third molars, usually erupt in our late teens and early twenties. They come in in a variety of ways – most of which require extraction because it could be detrimental to the alignment and health of your other teeth. Luckily, these days, dentists are able to determine if our wisdom teeth will cause problems earlier on – usually before they begin to cause us pain. However, they could become impacted. In this case, the molar gets stuck between the gum tissue and the jawbone and does not fully erupt. Why do we extract wisdom teeth? (more…)
Quiz: Will You Need Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery is necessary for a multitude of reasons; to extract a tooth, fix jaw problems, to put in dental implants, for severe cases of sleep apnea, and severe cases of gum disease. If you are having issues related to your sleep, gums, teeth, or jaw, making a quick visit to your dentist will help to determine what’s going on in your mouth and what you will need to do. Oral surgery is also done if you have extensive facial injuries in order to correct any issues (cosmetic or restorative) that you may be having with the bones around your mouth. Will you need oral surgery? (more…)
Could It Be Gum Disease?
You brush your teeth and spot a little blood in the sink after you’re done. You check your teeth but there doesn’t seem to be any blood left in your mouth – are your gums inflamed and swollen? If they are, you could be suffering from gingivitis. If gingivitis goes untreated, chances are it will turn into periodontitis, or gum disease. There are several other symptoms that may occur (other than bleeding gums) that can help to determine whether or not you have gum disease. Most importantly, if you suspect that your oral health is declining it’s important to see your dentist as soon as possible. Could it be gum disease? (more…)
Looking For Something Fun To Do This Weekend?
Cerritos has so much to offer us around the city – we always love to share these events with the community. Don’t have plans for this weekend? Were you thinking of just hanging around the house? Well, you won’t want to after you read what’s going on over the weekend! Whether you are looking for a date night with your spouse or a place to take the kiddos on a Saturday afternoon, Cerritos has just the thing for you between the community and performing arts centers. Are you looking for something fun to do this weekend? (more…)
Does My Tooth Need To Be Extracted?
Once you lose your baby teeth, your adult (or permanent) teeth are here to stay! Or so you thought, right? There are several reasons why you may need to get your tooth extracted – crowded teeth, risk of infection, gum disease, wisdom teeth that are coming in misaligned, etc. However, one of the most common reasons to extract teeth is actually due to damage or decay. A tooth that cannot be repaired is best extracted and then replaced with an implant so it cannot be damaged again. You’re probably wondering – does my tooth need to be extracted? (more…)
Do You Suffer From Dry Mouth?
Saliva is a very important factor in keeping your mouth healthy and clean. Without it, your mouth can become dry and extremely uncomfortable. However, dry mouth is not just uncomfortable – it makes it hard to digest food, it creates a good environment for bacteria to grow which raises your chances for tooth decay or gum disease, and it can make it hard to wear your dentures. Are you unsure of why your mouth is so dry? There are several causes of dry mouth, including side effects to medication. Luckily, there are also several treatments! Do you suffer from dry mouth? (more…)
Quiz: Is Your Jaw Pain Normal?
Do you find yourself waking up with a sore jaw? Sometimes, when you’re asleep, you may grind your teeth or clench your jaw consistently which could cause your muscles to be sore and tired. There are several problems you could be experiencing; temporomandibular joint disorder, bruxism, etc. Is your jaw pain normal? (more…)
What’s Going On In Cerritos?
If you’re looking for something to do with the family this weekend – look no further. We love to share everything going on in Cerritos with our community. Whether you want to start shopping for the holidays or are trying to find a pumpkin patch for fall pictures, this city is a great place for family fun. What’s going on in Cerritos? (more…)
How Can I Treat My Sleep Apnea?
Do you suspect you have sleep apnea? If you are snoring (loudly), experiencing headaches in the morning, waking often and abruptly throughout the night, and can’t seem to stay asleep – chances are, you likely have sleep apnea. Before you feel discouraged for ever being able to sleep normally again, there are several different treatment options! Some people struggle with sleep because of their allergies. In these cases, you may be prescribed something to help with your allergies to open up your airways. You’re probably wondering, “how can I treat my sleep apnea?”
