College Hill Dental Blog

Few things are cozier than curling up in bed with your favorite furry companion. Whether your dog sleeps at your feet or your cat claims the pillow beside you, sharing your bedroom can feel comforting. But if you have obstructive sleep apnea, could your pet be affecting your sleep quality?

The answer is a little complicated. Pets don’t directly cause obstructive sleep apnea, but they can influence how well you sleep. Understanding the potential connection can help you decide whether your nighttime snuggle routine is working for you.

A dental bridge can be an excellent way to replace one or more missing teeth, restoring your ability to chew comfortably and helping keep your smile complete. With proper care and maintenance, a dental bridge may last for many years, potentially even up to 15 years. However, like any dental restoration, bridges can eventually experience problems. Understanding what could cause a dental bridge to fail can help you protect your investment and recognize potential issues early.

Pregnancy brings plenty of changes to your body, and your mouth is no exception. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can make your gums more sensitive to plaque, increasing your risk of developing pregnancy gingivitis. The good news is that a few consistent habits can help keep your gums healthier throughout pregnancy—and professional treatment can help if gingivitis develops.

In the recent past, was your tooth hurting? You might’ve gone to the dentist about it, but they recommended getting a root canal to fix the problem. If you’ve been putting it off, then you might’ve noticed one day that your pain is gone. While this may seem like good news, should you still get the treatment your provider said? Here’s how it may be more important than ever.

Few dental procedures have a reputation quite like the root canal. Thanks to outdated information and Hollywood portrayals, many people assume root canals are painful or something to fear. In reality, modern root canal treatment is designed to relieve pain—not cause it—and can help save a tooth that might otherwise need to be extracted.

If your dentist has recommended a root canal, here are a few reasons why you’ll likely be glad you followed through with treatment.

When it comes to discussions about leading a healthy lifestyle, matters like diet and exercise come up a lot. Certainly, those things are important. However, you should not make the mistake of overlooking sleep quantity and quality as a major contributor to your overall wellness. In fact, treating disorders like sleep apnea could be a matter of life and death! This blog post explains some important points that you should keep in mind.

Toothaches have a way of making the night feel endless. You might spend hours tossing and turning, unable to get comfortable or fall asleep. The pain that you managed during the day may suddenly become much more intense when you try to rest. Have you ever wondered why toothaches seem to get worse at night and how you can improve your chances of a good night’s sleep? This blog post provides information that will help you endure until you can visit your emergency dentist for care.

Breaking a tooth can be alarming. Whether it happens while biting into something hard, during a fall, or in the middle of a game or workout, the sudden crack or chip can leave you wondering what to do next. The good news is that many broken teeth can be successfully treated, especially if you act quickly. Knowing how to handle a broken tooth in the moment can help protect your oral health and prevent further damage until you can see a dentist.

Sleep apnea is a disorder that interferes with the quality of your rest, and gum disease is a bacterial infection of the soft tissue around your teeth. At first, it might seem like these two issues are completely unrelated. But that is not so! In fact, they often occur in the same people. Just how are they connected, and what can you do to protect your health? This blog post provides helpful information.

If you are getting dental insurance after some time away from the dental office, you are likely eager to get back on track with your routine cleanings and checkups to resolve any issues that are bothering you. However, there seems to be a waiting period on your insurance. What does this indicate? Continue reading to learn more about dental insurance and how waiting periods work.