Sep 12, 2018 | Dental Health
Today Dr. Rockey answers a question about root canals that we hear increasingly from patients and from our YouTube viewers – whether root canals are effective, if they’re good for you, and if they are necessary. In this video Dana reviews several xray slides to...
Mar 15, 2018 | Dental Health, Oral-Systemic Health, Sleep Apnea
In a previous video (Sleep Apnea Part 1: A Breathing Disorder that Impacts Overall Health), I talked about the importance of Sleep Apnea, it’s definition, why it relates to the oral-systemic component and why we help screen for that in the dental office. Although as...
Mar 14, 2018 | Dental Health, Health and Wellness, Oral-Systemic Health, Sleep Apnea
Sleep Apnea and Dentistry: A Breathing Disorder that Impacts Sleep and our Overall Health As an oral-systemic practice, one of the heath conditions that we look for and help patients with is something that’s commonly referred to as “Sleep Apnea”. Sleep Apnea is not a...
Dec 27, 2017 | Dental Health, Health and Wellness, Oral-Systemic Connection
Oncologists, cardiologists and other physician specialists are referring patients to Dr. Rockey in order to clear them for a variety of surgeries including cancer treatments and heart surgery. Physicians are starting to recognize the impact of periodontal disease on...
Dec 27, 2017 | Dental Health, Oral-Systemic Health
Today’s health crisis is largely driven by preventable diseases. The majority of these diseases stem from demanding lifestyles and our fast-paced, fast-food culture. Located in Newport Beach, Dr. Rockey, a wellness-based dentist helps patients achieve and maintain...
Oct 10, 2016 | Dental Health, Oral-Systemic Health
Dental patients are likely familiar with their dentist taking gum pocket measurements during annual appointments, however, it’s important to understand why this procedure, known as Periodontal Probing and Charting is done, and more importantly, realize the...
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