Sleep apnea is a condition characterized by interruptions in breathing during sleep, which can lead to a variety of negative health consequences. Unfortunately, many people in Carmel, Indiana (and the surrounding areas) aren’t aware of the drawbacks of sleep apnea, which is why they don’t get diagnosed properly, nor seek solutions. Let’s go over some […]
Headaches are one of the most common problems for most of us in the Carmel area. In fact, 36 million Americans suffer from migraines, so it’s a prevalent issue for people across the country. Almost 25 percent of homes include someone with migraines and it ranks in the top 20 of the world’s most disabling medical […]
Sleep apnea is a common problem for residents of Carmel, IN, and beyond. Experts estimate that it affects 936 million people aged 30-69 worldwide. The only problem is, many of us just don’t we have it. While sleep apnea is usually associated with snoring, there are several other side affects of sleep apnea that are dangerous […]
Do you live in Carmel, IN, and struggle with snoring? If you do, you’re not alone. Approximately two out of every five people in Indiana struggle with this form of sleep apnea, as does the rest of the nation. While it may seem like a nuisance (especially for anyone sharing your bed), it may actually cause […]
Your jaw is more important than you might think. You use it every day for speaking, chewing, swallowing and yawning. So what happens if there’s a problem with the muscles, ligaments, joints or bones in your jaw? It could result in a painful problem known as temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorder. The National Institute of Dental and […]
Knowing whether you have a sleeping disorder or not can be difficult since most of us really don’t know what we do when we sleep. But there are signs and symptoms that you may be grinding your teeth at night. One of the most common sleeping disorders is bruxism, which is excessive grinding of the teeth […]
It’s a pretty well-known fact that headaches are one of the most common pain-causing issues for residents of Carmel, IN, and beyond. But did you know that a dentist may be the best person to address your headaches? Specifically, Dr. Smith has a life-changing vision for dentistry that includes addressing headaches. If your bite isn’t […]
Hello and welcome to another June edition of the Really Smile blog! If you have ever had a cavity, and based on the numbers you probably have, you will likely have had that decay treated with an age-old remedy: amalgam fillings. One major complaint about silver amalgam fillings is that they are unattractive and draw […]
Hello and welcome back to the Really Smile blog! Today we want to talk about the benefits of Invisalign metal-free “braces.” Generally we associate braces with young people. The image that most readily springs to mind is of teenagers who want to improve the aesthetics of their smile. This is certainly an important role of […]
Hello and welcome to the Really Smile blog! It is hard to believe that we are most of the way through June already! What a great time to live in Indiana! It can be a rough season, however, if your yellow or stained teeth are giving you the summertime blues. Trust us, we know how […]