If you’re missing one or more teeth, dental implants in North Raleigh can help restore your smile back to its former glory. They can help you regain your ability to chew, talk, and smile with confidence once again. However, they do also involve a minor surgical procedure and some recovery time. During that period, there are certain foods that it’s best you avoid so as not to disrupt your healing process. Let’s talk about which foods you should avoid and which you can indulge in after your dental implant placement surgery.

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You’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea recently, and you’ve finally gotten around to seeing your dentist for sleep apnea therapy in North Raleigh. They prescribed you with an oral appliance to wear over your teeth while you sleep. This device gradually repositions your lower jaw to open up your airway, so the tissues in the back of your mouth and throat don’t collapse and keep your from breathing correctly during the night. You’re excited to try it out, but it feels kind of weird at first. How can you get used to wearing your oral appliance? Here are a few tips.

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