Middle-Aged Tooth Loss Linked to Heart Health Did you know that heart disease is the leading cause of death in America? Nearly 800,000 die from cardiovascular disease (CVD) every year — that’s a rate of one in every three deaths. The idea that oral health and heart health are linked is not new; a number…
You may be thinking that it’s time you did something about your crooked or misaligned teeth. We hear a lot of misconceptions about orthodontics and would like to set the record straight about some common myths.
Caroline’s St. Paddy’s Day 5k Run/Walk This prior St. Patrick’s Day, Saturday, March 17th, Holsinger & Higgins is proud to have sponsored the Caroline St. Paddy’s Day 5k Walk/Run. Every year runners and walkers from across the Mid-Shore come to celebrate their Irish spirit and dare to sport their green. New this year the race…
Benefits of Exercise for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a condition that causes stress to the heart by repeatedly interrupting sleep at night when breathing stops. The sleep disorder can lead to a host of other health problems, such as high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke, diabetes, and obesity. Symptoms of OSA…
This article originally appeared in The Star Democrat Smiles Incorporates New Sleep Dentistry Services DENTON- At about 32 years into operating your own business, many business owners start to think about the next chapter of their life in retirement. But not Patricia E. Higgins, DDS, and Rowland S. Holsinger, DDS, at Smiles by Holsinger &…
ClearCorrect™ — Does Your Smile Make You Happy? Does your smile make you happy? If you have crooked teeth or problems with the way your teeth close together, there may be a clear solution. When you’re embarrassed about the appearance of your teeth, it can affect your self-esteem and confidence. More important, misaligned teeth and…
How Gum Disease Affects the Body Many people think gum disease (periodontitis) only affects your oral health, but that’s not true. The bacteria that causes the disease is linked to several serious diseases and conditions. The bacteria can travel through your bloodstream and cause damage to your body. The team at Smiles by Holsinger &…
Do you have unexplained headaches, earaches, or neck or back pain? Maybe, you’ve treated these symptoms, but they keep coming back. Did you know there is a serious oral health disorder that has symptoms frequently attributed to other conditions? There may be another reason for your pain. What Is the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ)? The temporomandibular…
Restoring Your Smile With Dental Implants Do you avoid smiling? Have you mastered all the mouth-covering maneuvers to keep people from noticing your missing teeth? Are your confidence and self-esteem affected by the condition of your mouth? You’re not alone. Many people lose teeth to tooth decay, gum disease, trauma, or medications. But the great…
Oral Cancer Well, it’s the start of a new year. While you’re scheduling all your annual exams and screenings for the year, don’t forget about your oral health. There is more to good oral health than checking for cavities and getting your teeth cleaned regularly. Make sure you get checked for this condition. What are…