Two of the most prevalent sleep disorders in this country can pose significant risks in your dental health. Not only can these create cosmetic concerns, but also affect your medical future if you allow them to continue uninterrupted. One of these is known as bruxism, which is the grinding of teeth unconsciously. You may be able to catch yourself during the day but at night, this activity can go on for hours. The repeated collision of the teeth can lead to dental erosion, where you wear down your existing enamel. This could leave your teeth looking stubby or worse, it could expose the vulnerable tissue underneath to infection.
Chronic obstructive sleep apnea is another form of sleep disorder related to the biology of the head and the neck. Your airway may block itself during sleep when your throat softens during our deepest form of sleep. An oral appliance seeks to remedy both of these situations without requiring an incision. Apnea patients can breathe more freely with treatment from Rodem Tree Dental in Rowlett, TX. Wake up more rested and with a new sense of health determination with an oral appliance! (more…)
Our routine care is crucial to keeping our smiles intact and healthy through the future. Even with fastidious maintenance, sometimes our teeth need a little help to be the strongest they can be. When the outer surface of the tooth is cracked or broken, infection can begin to take hold in the more porous dentin beneath the enamel. If 
As we turn the page on 2022, it is a wonderful time of year to take a look back at the successes and failures and try to do better in 2023. This can be a perfect time to get your dental affairs in order, starting with 
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Here in North Texas, we can see wild swings of weather. Now that this endless summer seems to have finally subsided, it can become bitterly cold rather quickly. If you are noticing that your smile may feel a little less comfortable than it was last year, you’re not alone. One of the most 
Periodontal disease, or the 
Very few people are fully happy with their natural smile. Even if almost everything is perfect, a little chip or a misshapen tooth can pose a problem. With all these different issues, you would think that it would require multiple procedures, affecting all areas of your oral health.
