Learn About the Sleep Cycle (and How OSA Affects It)

Posted on January 13, 2015 by Northfield Dental Group

Individuals that suffer from sleep apnea can temporarily stop breathing between five and 100 times an hour while they are sleeping. This can be especially disruptive to the sleep cycle, which is essential for cellular repair, a strong memory and a host of other physiological functions. Simply put, constantly disrupting the sleep cycle can lead …Read the full article

What Your Smile Says About You

Posted on December 2, 2014October 2, 2014 by Northfield Dental Group

In most countries and cultures around the world, a smile symbolizes happiness. However, happiness is not the only emotion or characteristic that a smile represents. In fact, some studies assert that the meaning of a smile changes depending on the social context. Here are three unexpected traits your smile might reveal about you. Fertility Research …Read the full article

What to Do If You Have Bleeding Gums

Posted on November 2, 2014October 2, 2014 by Northfield Dental Group

For some people, bleeding gums are a sign of a simple problem, such as brushing their teeth too hard or being careless when flossing. For others, however, bleeding gums are a symptom of a more dangerous problem: periodontal disease. The dentists at Northfield Dental Group explain what periodontal disease is, what the risk factors for …Read the full article

What Is Holistic Dentistry?

Posted on October 2, 2014 by Northfield Dental Group

Many people associate the word “holistic” with ancient Asian doctors or patchouli-burning yogis. Although practitioners of so-called eastern medicine do engage in holistic practices, the definition of the word “holistic” goes beyond these common associations. “Holistic” basically means “whole.” Therefore, holistic doctors are those that treat the whole person instead of simply focusing on a …Read the full article

Welcome to our Dentistry Blog

Posted on July 8, 2014July 17, 2014 by Northfield Dental Group

NorthfieldDentalGroup.com features an intuitive navigation to help website visitors find the information they are looking for quickly and easily. All of the content on the site has been completely rewritten to include more detail and information that can help patients get answers to some of their most frequently asked questions. Website visitors can learn about …Read the full article