You have been diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnea. You've had your CPAP machine for a few months now. The doctor told you that it might take a little time to adjust to having the mask on your face at night, but that's only one part of the problem. You didn't understand how it would feel to have air blowing into your mouth and nose all night. ...
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Which of the following would you consider a dental emergency? ☐ A child runs into a fence while trying to catch a ball. In the process, he hits his mouth on a pole and knocks out one of his teeth. ☐ A teenager bites into hard candy. In the process, a piece gets caught in her braces. In the process of trying to get it loose, she breaks the ...
Read MoreYou and your teenager have been talking about braces. You know it's going to cost a little money, and your teen knows that it's going to require a commitment of time. You had been assuming that your teen would just get traditional braces since you had braces, too. Well, braces are still an option, but your teen is growing up at a time when he or ...
Read MoreLosing your teeth can be a difficult experience, but it doesn't mean you have to give up the benefits of having teeth. You can get implant-supported dentures to keep your smile looking great and restore your ability to eat the foods that you want to eat. To learn more about dental implants and how they can make your dentures more stable, make an ...
Read MoreThe lights dim in the theater. Your eyes are transfixed on the latest blockbuster film. The opening scenes establish who the characters are and how they relate to one another. As you get deeper into the story, the action picks up. Our heroes find themselves in almost inescapable peril when — OUCH! What was that? You spit out something into ...
Read MoreYou wake up feeling great. You remove your mouthguard and head to the bathroom to start your morning routine. You brush your teeth, shower, and get dressed. You kiss your spouse goodbye and hug your kids before leaving for work. On the way, you stop to get a coffee. There's a little traffic, but it's not any worse than usual. You get to work on ...
Read MoreIf you follow the news, then you may have seen a story or two with headlines proclaiming that flossing is not necessary. We want to discuss the value of flossing and how it can help to in the fight against gum disease. We encourage you to continue to make brushing and flossing a part of your daily hygiene routine. At the same time, our dentists ...
Read MoreToday, we want to take a moment to say, "Thank you." Thank you to our patients and to the many families who support our dentist offices in and around Lexington, KY. We were recently chosen as the Best Dental Office in the Lexington Herald-Leader's Readers' Choice Awards. Every member of the Beaumont Family Dentistry team feels honored to be able ...
Read MoreIf you could have any superpower, what power would you want to have? Would you want super strength, super speed, or the ability to fly? How about the ability to see in the future? We can't help with the first three, but our team at Beaumont Family Dentistry can give you a limited view of one possibility in your future. Granted, seeing what your ...
Read MoreSam* was nervous. Tomorrow was the big day. It was a day he never thought would come. Now that it's almost here, he's filled with anxiety and excitement. Yep, Sam is going back to the dentist for the first time in more than 10 years. Sam hated the dentist. That's not right. Sam hated going to the dentist office. It started with a bad experience ...
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