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...
