Patients who have high blood pressure that is resistant to treatment as well as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) face a significant complication, as the more
Although exercise is known to reduce blood pressure, the activity of bacteria in our mouths may determine whether we experience this benefit, according to new
The positive effects that exercise may have on blood pressure are significantly reduced when people rinse their mouths with antibacterial mouthwash rather than water, according
Some oral bacteria can cause periodontal disease and other issues, while other oral bacteria convert dietary nitrate into nitric oxide (NO), which helps maintain normal
Surgery that moves both jaws forward, known as maxillomandibular advancement (MMA), is a significantly effective and safe treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) that results
Periodontitis treatment significantly lowered blood pressure among Chinese patients at risk for developing high blood pressure, according to research presented at the American Heart Association’s
Sleep apnea can increase blood sugar and fat levels, stress hormones, and blood pressure, even if it’s left untreated for just a few days, according
It seems like dentists already have lots to do during typical procedures. Yet the University of Buffalo School of Dental Medicine also requires its pre-doctoral
Sleep apnea leads to a host of negative effects, ranging from daytime drowsiness and headaches to impaired functioning, stroke, and heart failure. Plus, 18 million
Jack Morris, a 59-year-old patient, has been receiving oral health care at the University of Michigan School of Dentistry for the past year. But when
