by Tara MacDonald | Sep 26, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea
Are you concerned about the impact aging will have on your teeth and airway? You’re smart to be concerned. About 68% of adults over 65 have some form of gum disease, and the CDC reports that 1 in 5 older adults are missing all of their teeth. Not only that, poor oral... 
by Tara MacDonald | Sep 10, 2022 | Coaching, Complete Health, General Dentistry, Making Changes, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation
Good news! Treating obstructive sleep apnea as soon as possible could protect you from Alzheimer’s and dementia later on in life. Recent research published by the European Sleep Research Society (ESRS) in the Journal of Sleep Research indicates that obstructive sleep... 
by Tara MacDonald | Aug 22, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation
Do you think of your routine dental cleaning as a necessary chore or an opportunity to check in on your oral health? If you have always considered your biannual cleanings as a box to be checked, we’d like to help you change your perspective. At Sierra Smiles, we... 
by Tara MacDonald | Jul 25, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Making Changes, Mindset, Sleep Apnea, Sleep Deprivation
If you’ve been looking for inspiration for improving your health, your favorite Lake Tahoe Dentists have got you covered! Sierra Smiles is a leading complete health dentistry with a mission to help patients with their overall wellness — from oral health to sleep... 
by Tara MacDonald | Jun 24, 2022 | Complete Health, General Dentistry, Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from a sleep disorder that requires a CPAP, BiPAP, or ventilator machine, you need to be aware of the latest news regarding the Philips Respironics sleep apnea machine recall. A recent story by NBC 5 has reported that Philips Respironics sleep apnea...