Sleep Apnea

Learn about sleep apnea treatment options and solutions in Cornerstone Dentistry’s blog.

Sleep Apnea, TMD/TMJ, and Dental Technology

2024-01-23T22:44:34-05:00

In recent years, dental technology has played a pivotal role in revolutionizing how we diagnose and treat various health conditions, including sleep apnea and temporomandibular joint disorders (TMD/TMJ).  These disorders can have a significant impact on one's quality of life. Still, with the help of cutting-edge dental technology, dental professionals are better equipped than ever [...]

Sleep Apnea, TMD/TMJ, and Dental Technology2024-01-23T22:44:34-05:00

Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips

2024-08-03T00:32:37-04:00

We’re no strangers to extreme temperatures and dry weather, and our lips are proof. Most of us experience chapped lips at some point during the year; it’s not uncommon to see lips suffering from annoying, painful cracks. Here at Cornerstone Dentistry we keep abreast of the oral health needs of Anderson, so here are a [...]

Relief from Dry, Chapped & Cracked Lips2024-08-03T00:32:37-04:00

The Tooth About Teeth Grinding

2024-08-03T00:32:43-04:00

Headaches in Anderson are a dime a dozen. We all know the frustration of having your day interrupted by throbbing, shooting pains in the head. If you suffer from frequent headaches that never seem to go away, Dr. Hardy & Dr. Wilson would like you to know about bruxism, or teeth grinding. At Cornerstone Dentistry, [...]

The Tooth About Teeth Grinding2024-08-03T00:32:43-04:00

What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?

2024-08-03T00:32:56-04:00

Just the word can conjure an array of images in your imagination. From salivating at a delicious meal to studying Pavlov’s dogs to watching a baseball player spit, life is full of saliva! And that’s a good thing because saliva is very important for oral and overall health. Problems with saliva can lead to dry [...]

What’s Lurking in Your Saliva?2024-08-03T00:32:56-04:00

Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea? Get MAD!

2024-08-03T00:33:08-04:00

We don’t mean the emotion, though you just might be feeling it if you or your loved ones have been losing sleep because of snoring or obstructive sleep apnea. MAD is the abbreviation for Mandibular Advancement Device, and it’s a type of oral appliance that could help you and your family experience restful sleep again. [...]

Do You Snore or Have Sleep Apnea? Get MAD!2024-08-03T00:33:08-04:00

How Dental Nightguards Can Help You

2024-08-03T00:33:11-04:00

It’s common to see people wearing mouth guards for protection during all kinds of sports, such as football, basketball, and boxing, but did you know that lots of folks wear mouth guards at night for their dental health? People who grind their teeth (bruxism) and people with sleep apnea can get relief from their symptoms [...]

How Dental Nightguards Can Help You2024-08-03T00:33:11-04:00

Do You Have TMJ? You Might Have Sleep Apnea

2024-08-03T00:34:16-04:00

Your jawbone (the mandible) meets your skull bone (the temporal bone) at the temporomandibular joint or TMJ. On a good day, this joint allows your mouth to open and close, to speak and eat or rest. On a bad day, you can develop pain and dysfunction in the TMJ that affects many areas of your [...]

Do You Have TMJ? You Might Have Sleep Apnea2024-08-03T00:34:16-04:00

Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit At

2024-08-03T00:34:17-04:00

Can you imagine a 2-liter bottle of your favorite soda? Now imagine that same bottle filled with spit. That’s approximately how much saliva the average adult produces in their mouth every day! It may be gross, but it’s definitely important. Saliva is a normal body fluid that’s crucial for oral health and overall wellness. If [...]

Dry Mouth: Nothing to Spit At2024-08-03T00:34:17-04:00

Get Your Beauty Sleep Back with Sleep Apnea Treatment

2024-08-03T00:34:22-04:00

Do you have a spouse or loved one that complains about your snoring? Do you wake up in the middle of the night gasping for air? Do you find that you are always exhausted during the day and just can’t seem to ever catch up on sleep? If these symptoms sound familiar, you may be [...]

Get Your Beauty Sleep Back with Sleep Apnea Treatment2024-08-03T00:34:22-04:00
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