by Chris Barnard | Sep 25, 2012 | Anti-Aging Dentistry, Oral Systemic Dentistry
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a condition in which the stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach). This action can irritate the esophagus, causing heartburn and other...
by Chris Barnard | Sep 27, 2011 | Anti-Aging Dentistry
We all get old. Despite the newest advances in technology, medicine, and even dentistry, that is an undeniable fact none of us can avoid. But there are steps we can take to mitigate health problems and degenerative ailments, allowing us to not only age gracefully but...
by Chris Barnard | May 24, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
“Sleep apnea, actually, is a pretty common condition which is most likely under-diagnosed and under-evaluated because many people don’t realize that they have it.” It’s become such a huge health problem in America and has been linked to the “obesity epidemic, high...
by Chris Barnard | Apr 28, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
According to The American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), motor vehicle accidents due to “drowsy driving” account for $48 billion in medical costs each year. Sleepiness in today’s workplace causes another $150 billion in lost productivity and mistakes. A...
by Chris Barnard | Feb 3, 2011 | Sleep Apnea
Not getting enough sleep is a problem most of us can identify with. Daily responsibilities, stress, sleeping habits, and even too much caffeine, all negatively impact how restful our nighttime slumber actually is. But how about our kids? We figure if they’re in bed on...
by Chris Barnard | Dec 30, 2010 | Sleep Apnea
According to the National Institutes of Health, over 12 million Americans suffer from obstructive sleep apnea. And loud chronic snoring can be a sign of sleep apnea, and is probably one of the most identifiable indicators of potential breathing and/or airway problems....