Posts by Dentistry with TLC
Bleeding Gums – Why Do My Gums Bleed and Where to Get Help
If your gums bleed when you brush or when you floss you probably have gum disease. Gum disease is an infection in your gums. It is estimated that 80% of Americans have some type of gum disease. Do not ignore your bleeding gums! Most people think, “Oh, it’s just a little pink in the sink”…
Read MoreCan You Die from Sleep Apnea – Death from Sleep Apnea
Local 47-Year-Old Mother of Four Dies In Her Sleep A local woman from Jerseyville, Illinois laid down with her kids for an afternoon nap and never woke up. She had been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea and had a CPAP machine sitting next to her bed. Like many people, she did not like using her…
Read More3D Dental X Rays – What Are 3D Dental X Rays
Three-dimensional X-rays capture a true 3-D image of the mouth and allow a dentist to study the mouth in slices, similar to a CT scan. Three-dimensional X-rays sometimes referred to as a cone beam, capture images of the teeth and mouth. As a result, patients are able to see and understand their own dental X-rays…
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