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Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)

Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a breathing disorder, which occurs during sleep, due to the narrowing or total closure of the airway. Snoring is the sound of partially obstructed breathing during sleep. While snoring can be harmless, it can also be the sign of a more serious medical condition known as Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). When Obstructive Sleep Apnea occurs, the tongue and soft palate collapse onto the back of the throat and completely block the airway which restricts the flow of oxygen. When the airway becomes completely blocked and breathing stops the brain then detects the lack of oxygen and prompts a momentary arousal to draw breath. Although OSA sufferers may experience hundreds of apnea episodes per night, they are unlikely to remember any of them. In fact, if the sufferer lives alone or sleeps separately they may not be aware of their condition, even after many years.

Do you suffer from OSA?

• Do you and your partner sleep in separate rooms due to loud snoring?
• Do you doze off unintentionally during the day?
• Do you often wake up feeling tired or having a headache?
• Do you have problems concentrating for long periods of time?

If you answer yes to any of these questions, you may be suffering from sleep apnea and it is essential that you seek the right treatment option.

Cosmetic Dentistry

Cosmetic dentistry can be anything to correct imperfections in the appearance of the smile. If you are unhappy with your smile, we can help you fix it! Color, alignment, spacing, and the regularity of the teeth are characteristics that influence overall appearance. We can repair any of these to give you a stunning look for your smile. We offer a wide variety of cosmetic options. Some of these options are whitening, smile design, re-contouring of the shape of the teeth, veneers, bonding, all ceramic/porcelain crowns, orthodontics and ivisalign.

Teeth Whitening

Would you like a brighter smile? Whitening is a perfect solution! We can make your teeth whiter and brighter using different methods. Zoom! is one of the techniques available use link below to find out more information. We can help you chose the best solution for your smile.

Veneers

Veneers are coverings placed over the outside or visible area of the tooth or teeth. The veneer covers dark or yellow teeth, fills unsightly gaps, or lengthens teeth. Veneers are a lasting solution. The end result is a natural-looking and beautiful smile.

Laser Dentistry

Laser dentistry is sometimes called "no shot dentistry". We offer the latest technology with our new Waterlase hard and soft tissue laser. Oftentimes, because the laser procedure is relatively pain free, teeth and gums can be treated without administration of local anesthetic. This is great especially for children and anxious adults.

Orthodontics

Orthodontics can dramatically change your smile by correctly aligning the teeth. No longer are braces just for children. Today adults have many options for creating that perfect smile. Orthodontic treatment corrects the alignment of the teeth, jaws, and lips and prevents physical health problems such as tooth decay, gum disease, bone destruction, and chewing and digestive difficulties. There are many options available, one of the options is Invisalign listed below.

Crowns

Crowns are full coverage restorations that are used to cover a tooth that is likely to break, or is too broken down to be restored with a filling. They are most commonly used after root canal treatment, when a large filling or crack can weaken a tooth, or to repair a broken tooth. Keep in mind that the jaw muscles are the strongest in the human body. Teeth are subjected to tremendous pressures. Crowns ride over the weakened tooth, providing strength and protecting the tooth against breakage. The larger the hole made by a cavity, the more likely a crown will be needed. This is necessary because even after a filling is put in a large cavity, a tooth is weakened and more likely to break. A broken or cracked tooth often requires crowns to prevent further damage. Crowns prevent further damage, as well as making for a nice smile.
It takes two appointments to restore a tooth with a crown. In the first appointment, any decay is removed from the tooth and it is shaped to accept the crown. Then an impression is made of the tooth for use in fabricating a crown. Between the two visits, the crown is made, usually of high-strength porcelain over gold alloy, all ceramic material, or gold. During this time a temporary crown is worn. In the second visit the temporary crown is removed and the permanent crown is adjusted as needed and then cemented in place

Implants

A dental implant is an option to replace a missing tooth. In this procedure, a small titanium shaft is surgically implanted into the bone and allowed to set. The bone grows around it forming a tight connection, which additionally slows or stops the bone loss that occurs when the root of a natural tooth is missing. Once the implant is firmly set, the dentist attaches the replacement tooth (a crown) onto the top of the shaft. This permanent solution has the advantages over bridge work that it does not stress the surrounding teeth for support;, and, should the artificial tooth wear out, another can simply be replaced on the shaft.
Implants can also be used as support for a bridge. This is an alternative to partial dentures, and has several advantages. First, there is no adjustment period to acclimatize the patient who, once the work is done, only feels teeth, not metal supports intruding into the mouth. Second, this slows the bone loss occasioned by missing teeth. Third, there is no discomfort or difficulty in eating. And, best of all, of course, these new teeth don't have to be taken out all the time.

Dentures

There are different types of dentures, but they share a common function. They replace teeth that have become loose or been lost due to bone loss. When bone loss around the roots of teeth is great, enough to loosen them or let them fall out, it is time for dentures. Relax. No one enjoys losing his or her natural teeth, but you can still eat and talk regularly.
The entire mouth is examined and a determination is made as to which teeth will have to be removed, and which will remain. The loose teeth are then extracted. Dentures are fitted to go over or around whatever teeth remain in the mouth, depending on the type. Often implants can be used to further stabilize the dentures.
There is an adjustment period after dentures are placed in the mouth, and it can take some getting used to. But once accustomed to the dentures, all the normal functionality and appearance return and you can carry on as usual.

TMJ Treatment

TMJ stands for temporal-mandibular joint. Temporal, as in temple area of skull; mandibular as in mandible, or lower jaw; joint as in where the head and jaw meet. Problems in this joint may be caused by a misalignment of the teeth, trauma, or excess muscle tension. Aside from the two bones that meet there, cartilage buffers them and five muscles are involved in the area. If something goes wrong, a good deal of trouble can result.

• Headaches
• Earaches
• Trouble/soreness in opening and closing the mouth
• Clicking or popping of the jaw Pain in the jaw muscles
• Soreness in the area, sometimes extending to the face

Bridges

This is an option for filling the space created by a missing tooth. It is formed to look like the missing tooth, and it takes its place in the mouth. The bridge use the two surrounding teeth for support, hence the name. A bridge replaces the missing tooth, both functionally and cosmetically. Bridge work is as much an art as it is an exact science. The materials used may be gold alloys, porcelain bonded to metal alloy, or all ceramic material. The choice of material depends on requirements for strength, wear, and/or esthetics.
It is important that a missing tooth be replaced as soon as possible for several reasons. If not treated the teeth surrounding the gap begin to shift inward, creating a whole chain reaction of bad things. Teeth use their neighbors for support, and, with one missing, they start to "fall." As this worsens the bite changes in response to the pressure. This can eventually result in problems with the entire jaw, e.g. TMJ. The surrounding teeth deteriorate and it is just a matter of time before they, too, are lost. Gum disease becomes a serious problem, with the difficulty of treatment increasing as the neglect continues.