Allergy season in Asheville has officially arrived, bringing a not-so-sweet bouquet of sneezing, itchy eyes, and congestion. But while you’re stocking up on tissues and eye drops, don’t overlook an unexpected side effect of springtime allergies: their impact on your oral health. In Western North Carolina, grass and tree pollen levels stay moderate to high…
Many of us suffer from daytime allergies this time of year. The grass and tree pollen in western North Carolina is moderate to high for weeks in a row. We know the effects this has on us during the day, but did you know that pollen can wreak havoc on your sleep, causing snoring and exacerbating sleep apnea?…
Dentists know that there are plenty of other places you’d rather be than at your dental appointment. Getting your teeth cleaned regularly, though, is a crucial part of not only your oral health but to your general wellbeing. In extreme situations, an unhealthy mouth can lead to serious health risks including heart problems, strokes, and…
Updated February 2020. Have you ever had a persistent headache that you can’t explain? Sometimes your jaw hurts, or even weirder, your ear hurts? You don’t have migraines or suffer from allergies. You went to the eye doctor, ear doctor, and even had a full workup by your GP. No one can explain the daily…
