The Key to a Healthy Smile: How Often Should You Visit the Dental Hygienist?
Maintaining good oral health is essential for overall well-being, and regular visits to the dental hygienist play a crucial role in achieving this goal. Yet, the question of how often one should visit the dental hygienist remains a common query. The truth is, there isn't a one-size-fits-all answer. Several factors, including your oral health status, age, and risk factors, contribute to determining the frequency of dental visits.
Snoring, Sleep Apnea, and Teeth
SLEEP APNEA AFFECTS over 18 million adults and up to 20% of habitually snoring children in Canada alone. Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by brief, repeated interruptions to normal breathing during sleep. It can have many short and long-term effects on a person’s health (to the point of being potentially life-threatening) and is also very harmful to oral health.