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When we sleep, we require steady oxygen absorption to maintain body function and to heal. When we do not receive enough oxygen while we rest, the lack of oxygen will interfere with this healing process. All the cells within our bodies require adenosine triphosphate...

Children experience sleep-disordered-breathing just as often if not more than adults do. If a child’s sleep apnea is intervened with early enough, multiple health complications can be avoided. So, what can I do to make sure my child won’t suffer the consequences of...

Why do I snore? The most common reason we snore is because of a blockage in our natural breathing passage. There could be a blockage in the nasal passages or near the opening of the airway. Many people are suffering from sleep apnea, which is a blockage that is severe...

Bruxism, or teeth grinding, is a common condition that people have. You may have been told by your dentist that you likely grind your teeth but can’t recall when and if you do this. Perhaps an oral appliance has been recommended to you to protect your teeth. Because...

Many people suffer from an undiagnosed sleep disorder. A sleep disorder occurs when there is a blockage that prevents oxygen from moving through the nose and into the circulatory system. This blockage will occur while we are sleeping when our soft tissue relaxes and...

Dr. Kaplan has published an article in a special issue of the Journal of the American Laser Study Club entitled, "Infant Laser Frenectomy Case Studies." Details of this issue are available here.

More and more of the population are being diagnosed with thyroid disease. The two most common are hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism. The role of the thyroid is to help in the production of many hormones. These hormones are needed to help all cells in the body work...

Sleep Apnea It is normal to have an occasional night sleep where you toss, turn and wake up to go to the bathroom. In return you feel groggy the next day but it is not normal to feel like that everyday. Many factors play a role in why one does not sleep well such as...

Most people think if they can stick there tongue out then they must not be tongue tied. Unfortunately that’s not always the case. It’s the range of motion and the function of the tongue that really matters. Many people go there entire life with a tongue tie. The good...

Did you know that digestion starts in the mouth? From the moment you place food in the mouth and start chewing the digestive process starts. Many factors take place when this happens also called “mastication". The food gets broken down by the jaws, teeth, tongue and...