A continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) device is highly effective in treating the symptoms of sleep apnea, but many patients find that the clunky mask makes them feel somewhat claustrophobic and interferes with the quality of their sleep nearly as much as the apnea does. Patients...
The prospect of oral surgery can be daunting for some patients, who may worry about the procedure itself as well as the following recovery period. Financial considerations may present yet another concern, as well. However, patients at our practice have a number of options to...
Do you clench or grind your teeth when you are stressed? Do you wake up with jaw or facial pain? The act of clenching and grinding teeth is known as bruxism and it can have disastrous affects on oral health. Bruxism normally begins as a...
You have probably heard quite a bit about dental implants in the news. This is because implants have become the favored method for replacing lost teeth since they offer many oral health benefits and help improve the appearance of an incomplete smile. While implants are...
Are you suffering with debilitating tooth pain? Do you have facial pain and recurring headaches? Wisdom teeth may cause these symptoms. Also known as third molars, wisdom teeth can cause a number of oral health problems and noticeable discomfort. In most cases, it is best...
Receiving braces is an important step to enjoying a lifetime of vibrant oral health. Not only will a straighter smile boost your self-confidence, it will decrease your risk for oral health conditions like caries or gum disease. Sometimes orthodontists need to collaborate with specialists to...
Do you feel fatigued and groggy even after a full eight hours of sleep? Perhaps you wake up with dry mouth and a headache. These are normally signs of sleep apnea, a common disorder that impedes a patient’s ability to achieve proper rest. Once a...
Sedation is common practice when it comes to administering oral healthcare. Whether a patient is receiving dental implants, a bone graft, a tooth extraction, or jaw surgery, sedation is often used to ensure that patients are relaxed and at ease. As with other medical specialties,...
After losing a tooth, many patients wonder if their replacement teeth will appear natural—especially if they choose to receive dental implants. Since implant dentistry is a relatively new method for replacing lost teeth, our patients have many questions about their construction, how they function, and...
Most of the time patients associate their wisdom teeth coming in with discomfort. While it’s true that wisdom teeth eruption cause uncomfortable symptoms such as facial pain and reoccurring headaches, their eruption can also compromise a patient’s oral health. Retaining wisdom teeth increases a patient’s...
