Oral Health

Did you know sleep problems do more than just leave you feeling tired? Research shows that poor sleep quality and breathing issues can directly affect focus, mood, behavior, and emotional health in both children and adults.  At Atkins & Anderson DDS, we take a whole-health approach to dentistry, including evaluating how airway health and breathing patterns may impact sleep and

Many people think it doesn’t matter whether they breathe through their mouth or nose. But there’s actually a big difference between mouth breathing and nasal breathing. In fact, how you breathe can significantly impact your oral health as well as your overall health.   Here are ten health benefits nasal breathing offers that mouth breathing doesn’t.    Top 10 Benefits of Nasal Breathing Natural Air Filter– Our noses act as air filters,

Did you know that how you breathe impacts your overall health? Breathing provides your body with oxygen and also allows you to release carbon dioxide and waste. Most people use both their nose and mouth to breathe, but mouth breathing occurs when a person relies on their mouth for breathing instead of their nose. Mouth

How Does Oral Health Affect Overall Health? Poor oral hygiene allows harmful bacteria in your mouth to grow, enter your bloodstream, and travel to other parts of your body. This spreading of bacteria can trigger inflammation and infections, leading to serious health issues. What Health Issues Result from Poor Oral Health? Recent research shows the