by Chapnick Dental | Mar 17, 2013 | Dental Health, general dentistry
News GUM DISEASE AND YOUR HEALTH Many of our patients in Barrie focus on their teeth when they think about dental health. However, as important as your teeth are, your gums are also vital to your overall level of health; gum disease can have devastating effects on...
by Chapnick Dental | Mar 10, 2013 | Blogs, Physiologic dentistry, TMJ
News WHAT IS NEUROMUSCULAR DENTISTRY? Your jaw consists of a complex system of muscles, nerves, soft tissues, and hard tissues that must all work together to function properly. When your jaw becomes misaligned, it can lead to a condition called temporomandibular joint...
by Chapnick Dental | Mar 8, 2013 | Blogs, Sleep Apnea
News AM I AT RISK FOR SLEEP APNEA? Sleep apnea is a serious disorder affecting millions of people. It occurs when your airway becomes blocked while sleeping, preventing your brain from getting an adequate amount of oxygen. In order to restore proper breathing, your...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 30, 2012 | Dental Health
News GUM & ORAL HEALTH You probably think of your family dentist as a tooth doctor. When you clean your mouth, you likely mostly think about brushing your teeth. But your mouth is more than your teeth, and proper care of your gums and other soft tissues is the...
by Chapnick Dental | Oct 23, 2012 | Blogs, Dental Health, general dentistry
News DOES MOUTH WASH WORK? That depends. There are two kinds of mouth washes, and it’s important to understand the distinction between them if you want to find one that works. These are sometimes called cosmetic and therapeutic, but they might be called masking and...
