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How Oral Health Impacts Overall Health: About 1 in every 4 adults between the ages of 20 and 64 has at least one cavity. Many prioritize their overall health and wellness over their oral health, but did you know that oral health and overall health are connected? That’s right, your poor dental hygiene symptoms aren’t just putting you…

Practicing General Dentistry over the past 37 years has been a blessing. My greatest satisfaction is improving the functional and esthetic components of my patients. Once I started delivering preventative and restorative care, I became aware of the lack of orofacial pain and sleep medicine treatment in Acadiana. My mentor of all time, the late Dr. Henry…

Should I Be Using Mouthwash? Did you know that almost 200 million people regularly use mouthwash in the United States? With its fresh taste and a myriad of advantages, it is easy to see why mouthwash is a great option for maintaining oral health. Have you considered using mouthwash but are unsure whether to add it to…

Does Drinking More Water Protect Your Teeth? Did you know that our bodies are made up of 60 percent water? Water is the best beverage you can drink, whether you’re drinking it to reap the health benefits or simply to enjoy the delicious, refreshing flavor. Being hydrated helps your system distribute healthy nutrients, eliminate waste, maintain a healthy…

TMJ can cause many sleep problems and affect your function from day to day. This is especially the case when combined with sleep disorders or other narcoleptic problems. Dr. Dunaway is a specialist in TMJ disorders and can address TMJ pain to help restore patients to optimum functionality by achieving a good night’s sleep. Here…

Is It Snoring or Sleep Apnea? There are certain signs and symptoms to indicate that snoring is a byproduct of something more serious. It’s important to understand the difference between snoring and sleep apnea and seek the help of a medical physician where necessary. Sleep apnea, which will often cause snoring, can impact one’s daily…

TMJ Symptoms to Look Out For: While general jaw pain is relatively common, your jaw pain could also be an indication of something more serious. For this reason, we’ve put together a guide that tells you everything you need to know about the symptoms of TMJ. What is TMJ? TMJ stands for the temporomandibular joint…

While snoring seems relatively normal, it could be an indication of a more serious health problem. For instance, if you’re gagging or gasping while you snore, then you could have obstructive sleep apnea. In this guide, we’re going to go through everything you need to know about snoring and sleep apnea. What is Snoring? While…

Long-Term Damage Of Untreated TMJ: TMJ, or temporomandibular joint dysfunction, is a condition that affects the movement of the jaw, causing pain and discomfort. The temporomandibular joint connects the lower jaw to the skull and can be found just in front of the ear. We use the temporomandibular joint all the time; if it isn’t…