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...
