Author: Northfield Dental Group

You Won’t Believe the Diseases Your Dentist Can Detect

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Dental checkups may reveal health problems

Regular visits to the dentist are crucial for keeping your teeth and gums clean and identifying possible oral health problems in the early stages. But did you know that your dentist may be able to detect other systemic health problems — simply by examining your mouth? The dentists at Northfield Dental Group explore several diseases …Read the full article

Learn About the Sleep Cycle (and How OSA Affects It)

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Individuals that suffer from sleep apnea can temporarily stop breathing between five and 100 times an hour while they are sleeping. This can be especially disruptive to the sleep cycle, which is essential for cellular repair, a strong memory and a host of other physiological functions. Simply put, constantly disrupting the sleep cycle can lead …Read the full article