by Pride Dental | Aug 26, 2021 | Oral Health
So if you’re not getting enough quality sleep at night – for whatever the reason – you might think that squeezing in a little nap might at least help you stay sharp through the day. But if the results of a new study in the journal Sleep pan out,... 
by Pride Dental | Apr 23, 2020 | Diet & Nutrition, Periodontal health
It’s no surprise that internet use has spiked dramatically since COVID-19 lockdowns went into effect around the world. Time spent watching streamed content has more than doubled, and data traffic is up even more than that. And why not? Screen time can be a... by Pride Dental | Aug 1, 2019 | Diet & Nutrition, Periodontal health
We know smartphones, tablets, and computers can be addictive. Heck, most of us know from personal experience. After all, who hasn’t deleted a time-sucking app or two from their phone? Even if you’ve done a pretty good job curbing your device dependence, you probably... 
by Pride Dental | Jun 6, 2019 | Periodontal health
Earlier this week, a new study dropped, highlighting the link between lack of sleep and high blood pressure – a link that may help explain why sleep problems seem to raise the risk of heart attack, stroke, and even early death. “Blood pressure is one of the best... 
by Pride Dental | Mar 8, 2018 | General Health, Oral Health
A lot of people don’t realize this, but sleep loss is second only to smoking as a risk factor for gum disease. And that’s just the tip of the proverbial iceberg when it comes to why you need to sleep. This, of course, raises the question of what you can do...