Hi, I’m Dr. Chris Kirby of Vaca & Kirby Dental. Today’s post focuses on an article that appeared recently on ScienceDaily.com. The article describes a study of Brazilian ICU patients that compared infection rates of those who received enhanced oral care instead of routine oral care. The patients who received the more intense dental care …
Are you feeling constantly irritable and tired during the day despite getting enough sleep? Did you know that sleep apnea could be the cause? Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder where your breathing stops momentarily during sleep, causing a disruption in your sleep cycle, and this can lead to decreased energy levels, irritability, and …
Hello, friends of Vaca & Kirby Dental! Close your eyes. Picture the most brilliant smile you have ever seen. Perhaps it is the nice smile of your significant other. Perhaps it is your favorite actor, actress, or singer. What makes this smile memorable? The brilliant color? The beautiful translucency? The pleasing shape? The alignment of …
If you are influenced by temporomandibular joint disorder or TMD, you know how the pain and discomfort can lower your quality of life. Vaca & Kirby Dental TMD treatment has helped countless patients manage their condition. The temporomandibular or jaw joint connects the lower jaw bone to the skull. TMD is often linked to jaw …
It’s not extremely pleasant. You have to put on the heavy apron, hold an awkward piece of film in your mouth and sit really, really still while your dentist’s assistant takes x-rays. Is it really necessary? Absolutely! No question about it. Your dentist can’t see everything that is going on with your teeth, bone, and …
Let’s get right to it; while tongue, cheek, and lip piercings are “so in” right now, here are five reasons to keep piercings where they belong—in your ears: Excessive drooling—YIKES! Chipped teeth Infection (some even in places you wouldn’t think can get infected) Hypersensitivity to metal Nerve damage Drooling Lip and tongue piercings may make …
After years of use, how is your smile? Does it convey your inner confidence? Are you proud of it? When someone whips out their phone to take a picture, do you flash a wide smile showing your teeth? There could be a number of issues that could impact your smiles, such as cavities, periodontitis (advanced …
Believe it or not, plaque can rear its ugly head in any Longview mouth – even yours – no matter how meticulous you try to be. If you have deep grooves, watch out. If you have a receding gum line, watch out. If you are a candy-loving Longview resident with the proverbial sweet tooth, watch …
Sleep apnea is a serious condition that can have long-term effects on your health. If you’re suffering from sleep apnea, it can be difficult to lose weight due to the fatigue and lack of energy caused by the disorder. Fortunately, SLEEPwell in Longview TX can help connect you to weight loss plans for those affected …
When people in the Gladewater area think of diet and oral health, they often think about the damage sweet drinks can cause to teeth. While it’s true that these dangerous sugars cause increased acidity in the mouth and lead to tooth decay, soda, and sugary-fruit drinks are only part of the problem. The typical American …
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