Dr. Nicholas Gerard Schesnuk D.D.S.

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  Sleep apnea is a very common but serious sleeping disorder, wherein your breathing gets briefly interrupted while you sleep. Breathing might stop or become very shallow with pauses while you are sleeping. It can last from a few seconds to several minutes and usually recurs through the night. Since...

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  If you can’t enjoy a cup of hot coffee or a glass of cold juice without getting that stinging pain in your teeth, those are symptoms of sensitive teeth. Moreover, eating, brushing and flossing may also lead to the sharp pain. Sensitivity to the cold and heat may be caused by a number of reasons...

• Gum Disease is Common in Pot Smokers

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• Denture Creams Can Cause Nerve Damage

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• Is There a Link Between Gum Disease and Breast Cancer?

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