Our sleep is vital to our health. It is unfortunate that people who suffer from broken sleep are often unaware of it. Snoring and sleep apnea are two fairly common conditions that often cause restless, broken sleep without ever fully waking the patient up. When the patient has difficulty getting out of bed in the …

The temporomandibular joint is located directly in front of each ear and is frequently referred to as TMJ. TMJ is often used to describe temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD), which includes temporomandibular joint symptoms associated with jaw and mandibular joint symptoms associated with the jaw and neck.  What are the symptoms of TMD? Common symptoms include: …

Obstructive sleep apnea is an alarming sleep condition in which your airway becomes blocked, reducing the amount of air reaching your lungs. You may snore loudly or sound as if you are choking as you try to breathe when your airway is obstructed. Apnea, a momentary cessation of breathing, frequently occurs because the tissue in …

Causes of TMJ Disorder TMJ disorder is caused by a malfunctioning hinge that connects your lower jaw to your teeth, allowing you to open and close your mouth. Because TMJ disorder is caused by a number of different factors, it is difficult to determine the exact cause. Missing teeth, teeth that do not come together …

As much as 40% of North America’s people are negatively affected by snoring, which accounts for about 20%. Furthermore, snoring negatively impacts the snorer’s spouse and children. Snoring can be a symptom of a more dangerous condition called sleep apnea. It not only interrupts your sleep cycle, but it might also be a symptom of …

At our dental practice, we are dedicated to providing excellent and top-class dental services and solutions. We aim to help you and your family achieve an outstanding level of dental hygiene and oral health. Our dentists are highly qualified and experienced in performing various dental services, including cosmetic dentistry, general dentistry, dental treatments, dental cleanings …

OSA – Obstructive Sleep Apnea  When you sleep, your upper airway is partially or wholly blocked, resulting in obstructed breathing. During apnea, the additional effort required to breathe through a narrowed airway causes the snoring or gasping sounds the body produces.  Intraoral appliance for Sleep Apnea  An intraoral device is worn at night to gently …

What makes a great dentist? It’s important to understand what makes a great dentist. Some of the most important qualities for a dentist are honesty and transparency about treatment plans and costs, experience in their field of expertise, and good communication skills.  Finding A New Dentist  When it comes to finding a new dentist, you …

Today, there are many dental procedures for cosmetic purposes that can significantly enhance your smile. Even subtle changes to your smile can make a huge difference in the way you look and feel about yourself.  Cosmetic dentistry is a specialization of professional oral care that aims to improve the appearance and health of your teeth. …

People who have obstructive sleep apnea may experience poor sleep patterns, fatigue, drowsiness, and other symptoms. Snoring and sleep apnea can negatively affect numerous health conditions, but there are new therapies to naturally restore, reposition, and remodel the anatomy that makes up the human airway.  Treatment for Your Sleep Apnea  Our office helps patients with …