When you have a child born with a tongue-tie, it isn’t just a minor inconvenience or something that should be ignored. It is critical that parents are made aware of how tongue ties are recognized as being associated with several developmental difficulties, and this has been the case for years. They should not be ignored […]

A straight, bright, healthy smile says a lot about a person. People see such smiles as a sign of confidence and that this person is someone who takes good care of themselves. That’s why people are more likely to trust someone with a great smile. Unfortunately, for those with misaligned teeth, their smiles can make […]

A dentist in St. George, Utah, area, like Dr. Bryce Eagar at Gateway Oral Health Center, may recommend myofunctional therapy to correct various oral habits. There are factors that you likely have never considered that can negatively impact your oral health. Inadequate chewing, improper tongue positioning, and abnormal swallowing patterns can all negatively impact your oral health. This […]

Your smile is one of your most essential features. Not only does a healthy smile look attractive, but it also allows you to speak clearly and eat properly. Losing a tooth impacts your smile’s appearance and how well it can function. Gaps from missing teeth can also lead to infections which can spread throughout your […]

If you are looking for a way to protect a tooth that has been damaged, there is a chance that dental crowns could be right for you. Did you know you can even get a same-day crown in St. George, Utah? At Gateway Oral Health Center, we are always looking for ways to expand the […]

A CPAP doesn’t work if you don’t use it. A CPAP is considered the gold standard for sleep apnea treatment…..unless, you don’t wear it. It won’t do you any good under the bed or in the closet. Why are you not wearing it? Let me guess: it is uncomfortable, noisy, cumbersome, annoying, basically a bother? […]

STOP THE SNORE! I’m pretty sure that almost everyone has experienced the frustration of trying to fall asleep when someone in the room is snoring.  I’ve been amazed at how many stories I’ve heard lately of married spouses sleeping in different rooms because of snoring!  It doesn’t have to be that way.  Dr. Eagar can […]

Run, do not walk, to get your hands on this book! Dr. Mark Burhenne does a fabulous job explaining the importance of sleep breathing. Keep your eye out for a series of posts from the book.

A common question we get is “Why is my dentist asking me about how I sleep?” The short answer is because we care about your overall health and not just your mouth. The long answer has a few parts. 1. Dr. Eagar first became interested in treating sleep apnea because his wife would frequently fall […]

Bold statement? or truth? I’m sure from personal experience you know the difference between a good night’s sleep and a bad night’s sleep. When was the last time you had a really great night’s sleep?  How did you feel when you woke up?  Do you wake up without an alarm? With plenty of energy? With […]

Today, I’m sharing a few paragraphs directly from the book “The 8-hour Sleep Paradox” by Dr. Mark Burhenne. “We are in denial about how we’re sleeping.  Sleep-disordered breathing reduces our productivity and even earnings.  In fact, the biochemical restoration that the brain and body go through during sleep is so powerful that brushing off sleep […]

We wanted to share some research with you about sleep. https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/matthew-walker  (this is a link to a long interview about sleep, the article has the summary an if you are interested you can watch it or listen the podcast). https://www.foundmyfitness.com/episodes/sleep-loss-glucose-regulation