September2022

September 30, 2022Uncategorized

A multidisciplinary team of researchers discovered that an oral appliance not only improves breathing rate during sleep, but also appears to reverse cognitive impairment.

A good night’s sleep plays an essential role in regulating brain health by removing the waste material and toxins that accumulate. Although many things can disturb sleep, one of the most common causes is snoring or other breathing issues that cause obstructive sleep apnea.

Researchers looked at whether an oral appliance, which snaps into the mouth at night to prevent snoring, affects breathing rate and cognitive function. For four weeks, participants wore the device at night and snoring decreased. The researchers found that the dental device to reduce snoring improved cognitive function in individuals who suffer from mild cognitive impairment.

Alternatives to medicine for treating snoring, like dental appliances, could help individuals sleep better and improve their cognitive function. Sleep medications give individuals the impression that they’ve slept well, when in reality the brain never enters a deep phase of the sleep essential for the housekeeping process to rid the body of toxins.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360. www.drshooverandyanda.com

September 23, 2022Uncategorized

Who hasn’t scorched the roof of their mouth — that little spot behind the two front teeth — with the sizzling cheese of a fresh-out-of-the-oven pizza?

When it happens, if you have access to ice chips, put them into your mouth. If you don’t have ice, rinse your mouth as soon as possible with cold water. This will both ease the pain and minimize swelling and tissue damage. If the burn is causing great discomfort, you can get an over-the-counter product like Orabase, an oral bandage; a pectin ointment or a topical mouth analgesic containing benzocaine, at your pharmacy.

After the first day, dissolve a half-teaspoon of salt in warm water and rinse your mouth four or five times daily. This will speed the healing along. Stay away from spicy or brittle foods that could irritate the burned spot. Cold foods will feel better than hot….ice cream feels wonderful!

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360. www.drshooverandyanda.com

September 16, 2022Uncategorized

Dental caries is the most common chronic disease in children in the US. According to the 2011-2016 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, approximately 23% of children aged 2 to 5 years had dental caries in their primary teeth. Dental caries in early childhood is associated with pain, loss of teeth, impaired growth, decreased weight gain, negative effects on quality of life, poor school performance, and future dental caries.

Therefore, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that primary care clinicians prescribe oral fluoride supplementation starting at age 6 months for children whose water supply is deficient in fluoride and apply fluoride varnish to the primary teeth of all children starting at the age of primary tooth eruption.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360. www.drshooverandyanda.com

September 9, 2022Uncategorized

Q: There seem to be different ways to whiten teeth.  Which do you recommend?

A:  There are at least three main methods people use to have their teeth whitened.  There are over-the-counter methods available in most pharmacies.  There are methods that are done entirely within the dental office.  Lastly, there are methods that involve having trays fitted by a dentist that are then worn at home.  Over-the-counter methods are the least expensive.  They do work to a certain extent but tend to take longer and their “one size fits all” feature doesn’t work for everyone.  Methods that are done entirely within the dental office and those involving custom-made trays by the dentist that are then worn at home both are more likely to brighten teeth more quickly and effectively.  We choose to fabricate trays in our office for one major reason.  All tooth whitening eventually fades and then requires touch-up whitening to regain that brighter smile.  With “in-office only” methods, they need to be done entirely over at full fee.  That fee is typically higher initially than the custom tray method.  With the custom tray method, when touch-up whitening is needed, you still have the trays and the only expense with subsequent treatments is to purchase the tubes of whitening gel.  That cost is minimal compared to starting all over again.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360. www.drshooverandyanda.com

September 2, 2022Uncategorized

There are a number of challenges you’ll face when you get new dentures. The good news is, they eventually will fade away. New dentures are going to feel a little awkward for the first few weeks. The muscles of your cheeks and tongue will have to get accustomed to help keeping them in place. Irritation and soreness are not uncommon at the outset. Eating may be difficult at first. Your dentist might recommend staying with soft foods for a while. But as your dentures become more comfortable, you’ll be back to chewing and eating all your favorite foods.

Speaking may feel a little awkward at first too, particularly with the pronunciation of certain words. But, once again, that will pass. Reading out loud and repeating the troublesome words can help. Also, your dentist will advise you on how long to wear your dentures at first. At the outset, he or she may recommend that you wear the dentures most of the time, including while sleeping.

Though there may be minor inconveniences at the beginning, remember that your dentures are going to give you your smile back and help you eat properly. Don’t hesitate to ask your dentist about any questions you have.

If you, your family or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda,

39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236. 330-650-0360. www.drshooverandyanda.com