Learn more about tooth sensitivity by watching this video from Colgate.com.
Understanding Tooth Sensitivity: Discover the causes, prevention and treatment of sensitivity.
Do You Find Yourself Falling
Asleep on the Job?
Perhaps
you wonder why you easily fall asleep during the day, or
snore loudly at night. Maybe you have been told that your
breathing is temporarily halted during the night. Have you
already been diagnosed with sleep apnea and been given a
CPAP device to alleviate the problem? The CPAP device is
given to patients with these symptoms to keep breathing
continual without any type of obstructive symptoms
throughout the night. It provides a mask for patients to
wear while sleeping, connected to a machine that pumps air
into the nose and mouth. Although CPAP relieves the problem
of interrupted airflow into the lungs, many patients
discontinue wearing the mask, as it is bulky and
uncomfortable.
We provide an easy to use alternative that is effective and
so small it can fit in your pocket. It looks like an
orthodontic retainer, a small acrylic device that fits over
upper and lower teeth. It works by gently aligning your
tongue and jaw to their proper positions to keep your air
passage open for continual breathing. It has a success rate
of 90% for users, and they continue to use it, because it is
comfortable, easy to clean, and packs lightly when
traveling. Give us a call, so you can get your first good
night’s rest!
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Emergency Dentistry!
No Mercury! No Metals! No
Kidding!
The standard filling material for many years has been an
amalgam of metals, mostly silver-mercury. Metal is not the
best material to bond tightly to the natural structure of
teeth, so the filling would often loosen and allow decay to
set in under the restoration. We use only modern composite
resin fillings that bond very tightly to a natural tooth to
virtually eliminate the chance of decay setting in. They add
strength to the tooth structure for chewing all types of
foods. The shade of the filling can be made to match the
tooth, so the filling is no longer noticeable like it is for
amalgam fillings.
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Water Rules
Water, especially fluoridated water, is the best beverage for maintaining your oral health. That's because fluoride helps to make teeth more resistant to the acid attacks that can cause cavities. As of 2012, nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population had access to fluoridated water, so drinking water from your own kitchen sink can help prevent dental problems.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Fruits and Veggies Pack an Extra Punch
Fruits and veggies are an important part of any balanced diet, and they are also good for your teeth. Since they are high in water and fiber, they help to balance the sugars they contain and help to clean your teeth. Chewing also helps to stimulate saliva production, which washes harmful acids and food particles away from your teeth.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Nourishing Nuts
Nuts contain protein which help strengthen and protect your teeth. Also, chewing helps to stimulate saliva production, which naturally cleans your mouth. Remember: Not only is a balanced, nutritious diet essential to healthy living, your eating patterns and food choices play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. You may eat with your eyes first, but your mouth, teeth, and gums are more than just tools for eating.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Russell E. Graham, DMD
2935 N Country Club Road
Tucson, AZ 85716
(520) 327-1205
RussellEGrahamDMD.com
