Drs. Belton and Schrimper Blog

No one would deny that it’s important to take care of your teeth. After all, healthy teeth make it easy to smile confidently and chew comfortably. Plus, good oral health can lower your risk for all kinds of systemic illnesses. Luckily, dental insurance makes maintaining a healthy smile affordable – but only if you make the most of your benefits. If you’re not quite sure how to do that, then read on as a dentist in Rocky Mount shares three easy tips to maximize your dental insurance benefits and save money.

Bifurcation, certiorari, intestate, vior dire… Wait, what? These are legal terms that might be commonplace to a lawyer, but to most people they hold no meaning.

The same goes for some terms that two dentists might use when talking to each other. In fact, you’ll likely hear a few during your dental implant consultation!

When your dentist is explaining the dental implant procedure, you may feel the need to grab your smartphone to look up the unfamiliar terminology. Don’t worry, we’re sharing all of the words pertaining to dental implants in Rocky Mount you’ll need to know.

Whether you recently received ClearCorrect aligners or are considering them as a possible option for orthodontic treatment, it’s important that you understand the responsibility that comes with these unique braces. Not only are they more flexible than traditional metal braces because you can easily remove them to eat and drink but also how you take care of them is vastly different. A dentist in Rocky Mount shares five tips designed to help you better maintain your clear aligners throughout treatment.  

Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a common sleep disorder that affects an estimated 22 million Americans. Unfortunately, sleep apnea myths are also very common and may keep people from getting the treatment they need. It’s time to set the record straight! Below are 5 of the biggest misconceptions about sleep apnea in Rocky Mount along with true facts about this disorder.  

You wake up to find that you still feel tired despite getting over 7 hours of sleep. Your bedmate is in a bad mood, having been kept up all night by your loud snoring. As unpleasant as these things may be, they may not even be the worst of your problems if you have sleep apnea in Rocky Mount. The disorder is highly dangerous and raises your risk for a variety of health issues – some of which can even be life-threatening if left alone. Here are 4 health issues that you might have to deal with if you leave sleep apnea unaddressed.