How Your Oral Health Can Cause Snoring and What to Do About It

Oral Health and Snoring

We understand the importance of maintaining good oral health and how it can impact your overall well-being, including snoring. You may already know that smoking, drinking too much alcohol, and sleeping in certain positions can contribute to snoring. But did you know that your oral health can also cause snoring? That’s right! Your oral health …

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Updated: August 15, 2024

What Is a Crossbite and How Is It Treated?

What Is a Crossbite

The dentist says you have a crossbite – what does that mean? It’s a common dental issue. While it won’t straighten out on its own, treatment options are available to correct it. A crossbite, sometimes called an underbite, is a form of malocclusion. It means your teeth don’t line up correctly when you close your …

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Updated: April 9, 2025

Can a Tooth Infection Affect Another Part of Your Body?

Is a Tooth Infection Dangerous

Leaving an abscessed tooth untreated can lead to serious, even life-threatening conditions. An infected tooth can lead to an abscess. If left untreated, it can affect other parts of your body. What are the symptoms of a tooth infection? And what leads to it spreading to another part of your body? If you are worried …

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Updated: January 9, 2023

How COVID-19 Has Impacted Oral Health

St. Louis Dentist

During the COVID-19 pandemic, nearly everything changed for everyone – routines, habits, employment, health, and oral health. According to a study from the RAND Corporation, nearly half of all adults in the U.S. reported delaying dental care during the pandemic. If your oral health care changed drastically too, you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are steps …

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Updated: November 8, 2022

How the Keto Diet Affects Your Oral Health

How Keto Diet Affects Teeth

While many people have successfully lost weight on this diet, they may not know how it affects their oral health. The keto diet has grown in popularity in the last several years. You’ve either tried it yourself or likely know of someone who has. The keto diet puts the body into a state of ketosis …

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Updated: November 7, 2022