The mouth is the Gateway to the Total Wellness
Recently, I attended a course offered by Vivos Therapeutics, which provided a paradigm shift in the treatment of Sleep Breathing Disorder (SBD). SBD comprises a spectrum of breathing disruption during sleep from Obstructive Sleep Hypopnea (OSH) to more severe Obstructive Sleep Apnoea (OSA). SBD can happen in infants to adults alike. Patients with SBD can have extensive and long-lasting effects…
Affinity Dental Care: Family, Cosmetic, and Wellness
I recently received an email from an acquaintance asking for my opinion on his recent emergency dental visit with a dentist he had never previously met before. He felt that the dentist was more interested in upselling their dentistry than the wellbeing of their patients which really bothered him. First of all, I do not want us, as dental professionals,…
Hidden Cavities: Detection and Treatment
It is not easy to detect hidden dental caries in a routine examination with a mouth mirror and a dental explorer. The appearance of the teeth can be normal looking with no cavities or holes visible. Even when a sharp explorer probes the teeth for cavities, the explore can feel no sticky pits or fissures. Caries, however, are hidden underneath…