Snoring is something we often make fun of in our society. Loud, gurgling noises occur all night long. But it isn’t funny to the person trying to sleep next to you. And what it’s doing to your body is not funny either. This is because it may be killing you, just slowly. The whole nighttime ordeal can be quite unsettling, even scary, for a bedmate, especially when you stop breathing!
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Port Warwick Dental Arts Designated a Cleveland Clinic Wellness Institute Affiliated Dental Practice
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
Cosmetic and restorative dentist Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha’s 30 year private practice of dental wellness and her work at the forefront of oral/systemic disease has caught the attention of the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute. Dr. Samaha just returned from the Cleveland Clinic’s Wellness Institute, where her dental practice was honored to become one of their…
Innovative Perio Program
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
The American Academy of Periodontology recommends that each person in the family be tested for gum disease, which can begin in early childhood.
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Categories: Periodontal Treatment
While some say your smile is an outward expression of your inner value… the health of your smile is also related to your overall health. Periodontal disease can result in adult tooth loss, inflamed, receding or bleeding gums and bad breath… It is also linked to serious medical conditions, including heart attack and stroke, high…
"What on This Earth Are We Actually Watching?"
Categories: Dental Health
Have you ever been in a dental chair during your routine exam and heard your dentist say to the assistant, “Let’s put a watch on that tooth.” Well, think about it: Does a food trap get better on its own? Do cavities into the dentin actually reverse themselves? Does a crack or fracture in a…
7 Steps For A Healthier Smile In Hampton
Categories: Dental Health
‘An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.’ Benjamin Franklin coined this phrase in the 1730s as advice for fire safety. However, like all timeless quotes, it applies to many more aspects of Hampton area life, particularly dental health. Keeping your smile beautiful and healthy is done most effectively with preventative measures. Some…
Raise Your Dental IQ In Hampton
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
There are many simple things that the average Hampton area resident can do to raise their Dental IQ and improve their oral health. One simple lesson involves bacteria, and everyone’s mouth has a lot of it. But, don’t worry, bacteria per se isn’t the problem. Dental problems occur for Hampton cosmetic dentistry patients when the balance…
Hampton Dental News: Poor Oral Health And Heart Disease
Categories: Dental Health, Periodontal Treatment
Attention Hampton area dental patients: brushing twice daily may help lower your risk of heart disease. Virginia scientists, dentists, and cardiologists have known for many years that there is a link between inflammation in the mouth (gum disease) and heart problems, However, a recent study analyzed oral health habits and heart disease risk. Science Daily…
Port Warwick Dental Arts In Newport News Is Accepting New Patients
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Health
Hello, I am Dr. Lisa Marie Samaha. Whether you are a local Newport News dentistry patient, or a blogosphere visitor, welcome to my dental blog. My dental practice is called Port Warwick Dental Arts and is located at 251 Nat Turner Blvd S, Newport News, VA 23606. I have been practicing dentistry since 1983. Since opening my…
Does My Newport News Dentist Care About My Diet?
When people in the Newport News area think of diet and oral health, they probably think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the issue. The typical American…