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Do you frequently snore and/or feel more exhausted when you wake up than you did when you went to bed? The ramifications of poor sleep can be serious — or even fatal. Earlier in the summer, The Los Angeles Times reported that one of the causes of the death of Carrie Fisher, whom you know as Star …

A formal diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnea—the medical condition that temporarily halts breathing during sleep because the upper airway is blocked—requires a sleep study either in the lab or at home. However, there is now research to show that the anatomy of your throat and mouth may be indicative of the condition. Read on to …

When you’re missing one or more teeth or you receive the news that you need to have a tooth extracted, you may feel overwhelmed by the thought of planning for tooth replacement. Adding an additional surgical procedure like dental implant placement into this mix, can take overwhelmed to completely stressed. If you’re thinking about replacing …

Dental implants are not necessarily the right treatment for every patient. Though they offer restoration for a versatile array of tooth replacement issues, every patient is unique and their treatment plan should be too. Whether you’re in need of a replacement for one tooth or a complete row of teeth, you should consider all of …

You know your dental health is important, but you might not know how best to give your teeth and gums the love they deserve. Misinformation is always floating around, and it might affect your attitude toward dentistry. Your Longview dentist is here to set the record straight and give you the information you need. Here …

Staying on top of your oral health means you can have an attractive smile and that you can enjoy all of your favorite foods. However, keeping your teeth and gums in good shape does so much more than boost your confidence and help you satisfy your appetite. As your dentist in Longview explains, your oral health has …

Mrs. Betty Kirby is our sweet and spunky businesswoman. She is so dedicated to Vaca & Kirby Dental Group and our patients. She is very close to our heart and since it’s breast cancer awareness month, we asked her to share her personal survivor story with you. Mrs. Betty Kirby is our sweet and spunky …

Did you know that October is National Dental Hygiene Month? This is the sixth year in a row that the American Dental Hygienists’ Association has been celebrating! This month, they have teamed up with the Wrigley Oral Health Care program to increase awareness about the importance of maintaining good oral health. So, this October we’re focusing on …

We recently attended the Think Pink luncheon here in Longview in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We were so fortunate to come together with other women in the community to support the Good Shepherd Breast Center. The Breast Center at Good Shepherd uses the most advanced technology available to deliver quality care. Mammography services …

Haven’t Heard? We have been running a Peanut Butter Drive all month long! There are still a couple of weeks left to donate. Come see us! We are collecting jars of peanut butter that we will donate to Longview Community Ministries to assist hungry families in our area. When patients bring in a jar of peanut butter, …