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There are many health conditions that affect men and women differently. For example, women experience different heart attack symptoms than men, and traditional education on spotting the symptoms may be partly to blame for women not realizing when they’re having a heart attack. Now a new study suggests that men and women are impacted differently […]

The Journal of the American Dental Association (JADA) recently noted ran an editorial looking at the major challenges facing dentistry in America. They highlighted four issues that will likely prevent Americans from seeing significant improvement in their oral health in coming decades. At River Edge Dental, we are aware of these challenges, and we’re trying

Tension headaches are the most common type of headache. Although they tend to be less severe than migraines, people with tension headaches can experience almost daily chronic pain that can make it hard to live a normal life. Tracking down the causes of tension headaches can be hard. Sometimes, it can be linked to a

We know that when you’re unhappy with the appearance of your smile, you can try to avoid showing it. In particular, if you’re unhappy with the appearance of your teeth, you’re likely to try covering your teeth or giving a close-lipped smile. Unfortunately, new research has shown that this could lead to problems. That’s because

We all know that snoring can be a nuisance to your spouse, roommates, children, or whomever has to share a room with you at night. But it’s also becoming increasingly clear that snoring can actually be a serious health risk. So how do you know the difference? How can you tell whether your snoring means

One of the great things about dental implants is that most people are candidates for the procedure. However, one of the factors that had given us pause in the past is whether you had previously received radiation therapy for head and neck cancer. This had been linked with many potential risks for the procedure. But

If you don’t have TMJ, it can be hard to appreciate what sufferers are going through. Jaw pain, headaches, neck pain, earache, and other symptoms may not seem like a major burden. But the truth is that people with TMJ are seriously suffering. And the inability for doctors, employers, coworkers, and family members to understand

Adult patients now account for about 20% of all orthodontic patients. In the past, that number might have been as low as 5%. Why are so many adults choosing now to get their teeth straightened? Mostly, it’s the improvement in technology. Orthodontics has changed dramatically in recent years, making it less conspicuous, faster, and more

Jazz Pharmaceuticals announced late last year that it had found a use for a previously orphaned drug, solriamfetol. It made an application to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be able to market the drug for treatment of excessive sleepiness in people who were getting sleep apnea treatment with CPAP. The problem is

Some amount of tooth wear is normal in life. Few of us make it through our 20s with the small bumps on our front teeth (known as mamelon) intact. And pretty much no one makes it through their life with these delicate structures intact. Although teeth are very strong, contact with foods will, over time,