How Sleep Apnea Affects the heart

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Snoring isn’t just an inconvenience that annoys your spouse. It can be an indicator of something much worse: sleep apnea. Smile On Dental Salon & Sleep Apnea Center cares for patients throughout the Chicago area, many of whom wonder: is sleep apnea really such a big deal, and do I really need to worry about it? If you care about …

Why Regular Dental Checkups Are Essential

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Regular dental checkups help you stay on top of your oral health and catch problems while they’re small and easily treatable. By going to the dentist every six months, as the American Dental Association recommends, you can make sure that you’re only going in for a checkup. Skip those routine appointments, and you may be spending a lot more time and …

7 Tips for a Healthy Smile

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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, nearly 50 percent of adults who are 30 years or older and 70 percent of adults who are 65 years of age or older have some type of periodontal disease. Men tend to have periodontal disease at a higher rate than women do, 60 percent to 40 percent, respectively. Despite these …