by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 24, 2020 | Medical
Silver/Mercury Dental Amalgam Fillings Silver-colored fillings are mercury amalgam fillings, and each of these filings are approximately 50 percent mercury. A number of other countries have banned or limited their use, especially for pregnant women and children....
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Dec 27, 2019 | Medical
Avoiding Dental Care Impacts Risk of Disease National health studies estimate that up to 57 percent of people in the U.S. don’t see a dentist regularly. What is the cost of untreated dental disease — and how can it be fixed?The Washington Department of Health states...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Aug 27, 2019 | Medical
Snoring and Sleep Apnea About 60 percent people nationwide say their partner snores. Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it is more likely a sign of a more serious medical condition known as Obstructive...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jul 22, 2019 | Medical
The Connection Between Gum & Bone Disease and Heart Disease Periodontal disease is very similar to heart disease, in that initially, you will not have any specific sign or symptom such as pain, until late in the progression to the disease. With periodontal...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Apr 24, 2019 | Medical
Are Your Teeth Temperamental? Dealing with Sensitive Smiles Are you overly sensitive? Relax, I don’t mean crying during life insurance commercials; I’m talking about your smile. Millions of adults struggle with hypersensitive teeth, meaning they are sensitive to hot...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Feb 26, 2019 | Medical
Oral Health for Seniors The good habits of effective daily brushing, diet, and use of fluoride will help the aging person adapt to changing conditions. Reduced salivary flow and addition of medications will affect oral health dramatically. Changes of the teeth and...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 2, 2019 | Medical
Avoiding Dental Care Impacts Risk of Disease National health studies estimate that up to 57 percent of people in the U.S. don’t see a dentist regularly. What is the cost of untreated dental disease — and how can it be fixed? The Washington Department of Health states...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Aug 28, 2018 | Medical
The Connection Between Gum, Bone and Heart Disease Periodontal disease is very similar to heart disease, in that initially, you will not have any specific sign or symptom such as pain, until late in the progression to the disease. With periodontal disease the first...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Apr 23, 2018 | Medical
Dental Disease During Pregnancy Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy. This is often seen as being a “normal” side effect of being pregnant. However, dental disease, which is an...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Mar 27, 2018 | Medical
Do You Show Signs of Sleep Apnea? The symptom most commonly associated with sleep apnea is snoring. Of course, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea but if it is combined with choking or gasping sounds it is more likely sleep apnea. Sleep apnea affects the way you...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Feb 20, 2018 | Medical
It Doesn’t Have to Be Dentures Are you a candidate for dental implants? Are you missing a tooth? While dentures used to be the only alternative for missing or broken teeth, technology has advanced dramatically in the last decade, making dental implants a healthy and...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 22, 2018 | Medical
I Hate My CPAP! CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is often the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. As a result, not enough air reaches...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Dec 22, 2017 | Medical
Avoiding Dental Care Impacts Risk Of Disease National health studies estimate that up to 57 percent of people in the U.S. don’t see a dentist regularly. What is the cost of untreated dental disease — and how can it be fixed? The Washington Department of Health states...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Nov 27, 2017 | Medical
A Holiday Survival Guide for Your Smile The holidays are upon us, and ‘tis the season for a bit of togetherness (and a lot of indulgence). We don’t all celebrate the same holidays or adhere to the same belief systems, but there is one thing that seems to unite us...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Oct 24, 2017 | Medical
The Connection Between Gum/Bone Disease and Heart Disease Periodontal disease is very similar to heart disease, in that initially, you will not have any specific sign or symptom such as pain, until late in the progression to the disease. With periodontal disease the...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jul 24, 2017 | Medical
What A Difference a Smile Makes Even a subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look, feel and on your social outlook! Dental Veneers are an excellent cosmetic remedy for a variety of dental conditions that affect the appearance of...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Mar 29, 2017 | Medical
Do You Show Signs Of Sleep Apnea? The symptom most commonly associated with sleep apnea is snoring. Of course, not everyone who snores has sleep apnea but if it is combined with choking or gasping sounds it is more likely sleep apnea Sleep apnea affects the way you...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 23, 2017 | Medical
I Hate My CPAP! CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is often the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. As a result, not enough air reaches...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Nov 21, 2016 | Medical
A Holiday Survival Guide for Your Smile The holidays are upon us, and ‘tis the season for a bit of togetherness (and a lot of indulgence). We don’t all celebrate the same holidays or adhere to the same belief systems, but there is one thing that seems to unite us...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Nov 1, 2016 | Medical
The Connection Between Gum/Bone Disease and Heart Disease Periodontal disease is very similar to heart disease, in that initially, you will not have any specific sign or symptom such as pain, until late in the progression to the disease. With periodontal disease the...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Sep 1, 2016 | Medical
Dental Disease During Pregnancy Many mothers have experienced gum disease, dental pain and/or tooth extraction during or shortly after their pregnancy. This is often seen as being a “normal” side effect of being pregnant. However, dental disease, which is an infection...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Feb 1, 2016 | Medical
I Hate My CPAP! CPAP (continuous positive airway pressure) is often the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Sleep apnea is a common disorder that causes pauses in breathing or shallow breaths while you sleep. As a result, not enough air reaches...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 1, 2016 | Medical
What a Difference a Smile Makes Even a subtle change in your smile can make a dramatic difference in the way you look, feel and on your social outlook! Dental Veneers are an excellent cosmetic remedy for a variety of dental conditions that affect the appearance of...
