by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Feb 24, 2023 | Medical
Silver/Mercury Dental Amalgam Fillings Silver-colored fillings are mercury amalgam fillings, and each of these filings contain more than 50% mercury. A number of other countries have banned or limited their use, especially for pregnant women and children. However,...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Jan 24, 2023 | 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 | Dec 28, 2022 | 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 28, 2022 | 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 all:...
by Drs. Ben & Shawn Javid | Oct 25, 2022 | 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...
