Sleep apnea is a potentially dangerous condition that affects millions of people in America. It is a condition in which a person stops breathing or stops receiving an adequate amount of oxygen during sleep, causing unrefreshed sleep and the increased risk for heart disease and stroke. Dr. Sarah Roberts leads Crabapple Dental and is an […]
A bright white smile has been a desired asset for over two decades now. From Hollywood stars and starlets to models on every magazine cover printed these days, no one’s appearance is considered complete without a dazzling smile. Teeth whitening has been the most popular cosmetic dental treatment worldwide since it first became available at […]
Root canal therapy is a restorative dental procedure that has helped many people save teeth that have become infected. Before dentists had the knowledge that we have now, if a tooth was infected or had signs of decay, it was automatically extracted from the mouth. While this solved the problem of the infected tooth, it […]
Over the past decade there has been a growing misconception that family members will receive the best dental care by going to age specific dentists. The rise of pediatric dentists has been on the rise as parents begin questioning where to take their children for dental care. At Crabapple Dental, we want to clear up […]
Many people tend to feel invincible regarding health concerns. They tend to either think that it will never happen to them or that any symptoms they experience are not serious. When it comes to dental issues, feeling invincible can lead to damaging, irreversible results. Gum disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults […]
“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure,” Benjamin Franklin. This quote is relative to many areas of life, including oral health. Putting in a little effort to prevent a problem means that you will not have to put in a lot of effort to solve the problem. At Crabapple Dental, we believe […]
New Year’s Eve 2015 is right around the corner. Does the prospect of starting off another year feeling self-conscious about your smile depress you? Are you unhappy with the appearance of your smile due to gapped, unevenly spaced or misaligned teeth? Does the idea of having a mouth full of metal for a year or […]
Are snoring and waking up hundreds of times throughout the night part of your nightly routine? If so, you may have a common problem called Sleep Apnea. If you are single, you may not even be aware of your snoring and waking. If you have a partner, you are most likely aware as this can […]
If you get sharp pains in your teeth when drinking hot or cold beverages, you are not alone? Tooth sensitivity is a common dental health problem experienced by many individuals and can be caused by a variety of factors. However common, you should not ignore tooth sensitivity. This symptom may be trying to give you […]
Patients with Type 2 Diabetes are at an increased risk for developing periodontal disease: a chronic infection of the tissues supporting the teeth that can lead to serious dental health problems including tooth loss. Specifically, individuals with poor blood sugar control get gum disease more often and more severely than persons with good blood sugar […]