View PDF The word insurance is defined as “protection against a loss”. The term has been used in medicine, as catastrophic loss can occur as a result of sickness or accident. This term has been used in dentistry, but it is a misnomer. “Benefit” more aptly describes the allowance which is negotiated for an employee …

Sleep Apnea is a disruptive and surprisingly common condition, most always accompanied by snoring, that can have serious health consequences for the sufferer. Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when a patient experiences a pause in breathing during sleep; these “apnea events” can last anywhere from several seconds to several minutes. Chronic, untreated sleep apnea prevents your body …

Sleep Apnea Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA), Central Sleep Apnea (CSA), and mixed sleep apneas are the three varieties of sleep apnea. OSA and CSA are the two most common types of sleep apnea. Mixed sleep apnea is a mix of OSA and CSA. OSA is by far the most frequently occurring condition. Obstructive Sleep Apnea …

Are you worried about your unsafe mercury fillings? Dr. Iman can safely remove and replace old mercury fillings. Why do so many patients choose Dr. Iman? Experience You Can Trust Dr. Iman understands that mercury can affect your oral health, your well-being, and your quality of life. He and his team have helped patients live …

There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to you today that can improve your smile. A simple change in your smile, such as aligning teeth or repairing chipped teeth with veneers, can make a huge difference in the way you look and feel about yourself. It also changes how others perceive you! Cosmetic dentistry aims …

Do you feel that you’re the snoring partner and that the only option is to wear earplugs? Is snoring one of the most neglected causes of chronic exhaustion and other sleep disorders? What can your dentist do for you? How can we help you with your snoring and sleep apnea?  What is Obstructive Sleep Apnea …

Is TMJ causing my headaches? There are many reasons why someone might get a headache, but temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction is one of them. When we are stressed, we tend to clench our teeth, placing a lot of force on the jaw joints. This can lead to temporomandibular joint dysfunction (TMJD).  Is surgery required to …

Obstructive sleep apnea occurs when something partly or completely blocks your upper airway when you’re sleeping. This causes the muscles used for respiration to work harder. This extra effort to breathe through a narrowed airway causes the snoring or gasping sound that the body creates during apnea. What are the symptoms of OSA?  How does …

What exactly is TMJ?The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the temporal bone and allows mandibular opening and closure. Temporomandibular joint problems are often referred to as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is generally used to describe difficulties with the temporomandibular joint and jaw rather than temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). A …

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 …