Central Park Dental Blog

Mansfield, TX dentist Dr. Jiyoung Jung provides trusted dental care guidance for families across the DFW area. Our blog delivers expert insights on general dentistry, family dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, sleep dentistry, laser dental procedures, and airway-focused care — developed by Dr. Jung with the support of AI writing tools for clarity and reach. All content is personally reviewed and edited by our team to ensure accuracy for general educational purposes.

Why We Sleep | Matthew Walker Busts Sleep Myths

Sleep is one of the most important aspects of our life, health and longevity and yet it is increasingly neglected in twenty-first-century society, with devastating consequences: every major disease in the developed world – Alzheimer’s, cancer, obesity, diabetes – has very strong causal links to deficient sleep. Does counting sheep help? Does eating cheese before […]
A happy young girl smiling brightly after receiving airway focused pediatric dental care at Central Park Dental and Orthodontics in Mansfield

Treating ADD/ADHD in Children With a Sleep Disorder

By Dr. Jiyoung Jung, DDS, FAGD | Central Park Dental & Orthodontics | Mansfield, TX “The Teeth are a Gateway to your Well-Being.” Over the last ten years, we’ve seen a noticeable uptick in ADHD diagnoses among children. Interestingly, recent research suggests that a significant portion of these cases may not truly be ADHD. Instead, issues with […]
A middle aged man with a healthy smile wearing a denim shirt representing successful sleep apnea treatment at Central Park Dental and Orthodontics in Mansfield Texas

How to Treat Sleep Apnea Without CPAP: Oral Appliance Therapy – Vivos DNA, Vivos Guide, Homeoblock, and POD

By Dr. Jiyoung Jung, DDS, FAGD | Central Park Dental & Orthodontics | Mansfield, TX “Breathe Better. Sleep Better. Live Better.” Oral appliance therapy is a non-invasive, effective option for treating obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and snoring. Unlike CPAP machines that require wearing a mask during sleep, oral appliances are custom-fitted devices worn in the mouth, similar […]