Obstructive sleep apnea is a very serious and complicated condition. This conditions is also closely tied to snoring – that more-than-annoying night time habit. If you are like many, snoring wasn’t a problem in your past. Let’s look at the common reasons we start to snore. Weight No matter what we try to do to […]
Although our teeth are very strong (the strongest substance in the human body), they are not completely resistant to change. Here are some of the top reasons your teeth might be yellowing faster than you like. 1. Bad Habits Smoking is at the top of our “don’t do this” list if you want to have […]
Back to school is almost back again. While many prepare their children for another year of learning and education with new clothes, shoes and school supplies, it can be easy to forget to schedule a dental appointment to be sure their teeth are ready to go back to school too! Keep reading for ten reasons […]
If you’ve ever had someone suggest that you sound like you are chewing on rocks while you sleep, it’s a sure thing you are a nighttime bruxer, or teeth grinder. Sometimes the signs aren’t that obvious. Here are a few ways we can tell you might be grinding your teeth. Sore Jaws and Clicking or […]
As the years go by, most adults will notice random aches and pains and pass them off as a normal sign of aging. Although some are not a cause for concern, there are times when you should heed the warnings. Tooth sensitivity is especially worrisome because cavities, cracks and periodontal disease never get better. Here […]
The way your teeth fit together when you bite is called occlusion. Malocclusion, otherwise known as a “bad bite” can happen at any point in a person’s life so it’s important to keep a close watch on how your teeth are working. Here are some ways you can quickly figure out if you have a […]
There are so many exciting new ways to create a beautiful and balanced smile that it would be easy to get confused or cautious. That’s why we use a systematic approach to help our patients find the perfect plan for their smile. The Smile Design protocol we use pinpoints every facial feature of each individual […]
Too many adults deal with dreadful migraines on a regular basis and jaw joint pain that prevents them from enjoying a meal comfortably. TMD (temporomandibular disorder) can be treated using occlusal splint therapy. In order to correctly adjust someone’s bite, we must first get the jaw joint into an ideal position. A reversible and non-invasive […]
The process of losing teeth and replacing them with a partial denture can be emotionally and physically demanding. Now that the hard part is over, it’s very important that you take special care of your partial to prevent more tooth loss. Here are a few steps you can take to make sure that doesn’t happen. […]