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Why Men Need To Go To The Dentist - Soon!!

Most men do not go to the dentist with out a little push from their wives and it is because we really love you and want to keep you around!! So why is it so important?

  1. Oral Cancer exams and screening- Oral cancer is the only cancer that is growing not receding.
  2. Gum Disease-gum disease is now related to increased heart attacks, strokes, diabetes, and decreased libido.
  3. Sleep Apnea- Men are 3 times more likely to have sleep apnea than women.  This is when you actually stop breathing multiple times per hour during the night- Are you snoring or sleepy during the day- these can be signs of sleep apnea.
  4. Migraines or TMJ- headaches during the day or when you wake up can be due to clenching or grinding your teeth-witch can can lead to fractures and crowns on perfectly good teeth. Often a night guard can help save your teeth!

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