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When Snoring Becomes More Than Just Annoying

April 24th, 2019

Snoring occurs when the tissues in the throat relax enough to block part of our airways, or physical conditions such as enlarged tonsils or a deviated septum prevent air from flowing freely. This obstruction causes the tissues around the airway to vibrate, producing that familiar, unpleasant sound. But sometimes, loud, constant snoring is a sign of a condition called Obstructive
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Every Day is Earth Day

April 17th, 2019

During the early days of the environmental awareness movement, those who demonstrated against pollution, toxic chemicals, and the general public health were known as hippies. The early 1970s were a time of change, and assertions that we needed to pay more attention to the Earth’s atmosphere were generally dismissed. But within a couple decades, it had become clear that the
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Charcoal Toothpaste

April 10th, 2019

Despite the extraordinary claims made for charcoal toothpaste, most dentists think that the accuracy of these claims is a very gray area. So, what is the theory behind using activated charcoal in your toothpaste? Charcoal is in its natural form is a very porous substance. When mixed with oxidizing gases or chemicals at very high heat, the inner structure of
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April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month

April 03rd, 2019

What is oral cancer? April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month. If you have been putting off a visit to our Kernersville office, now is an excellent time to schedule one. Regular visits to Morse & Doyle DDS can be the first line of defense against oral cancer, by identifying early warning signs of the disease, or helping you with preventive
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