Sleep apnea occurs when a person repeatedly stops and restarts breathing in their sleep. If left untreated, it can lead to serious problems such as heart attack, diabetes, depression, and cognitive disorders. There are many things that cause sleep apnea, and doctors choose a treatment based on the cause. The sooner a patient begins treatment, the less likely they are to suffer from complications of sleep apnea. These are some of the most common procedures:
CPAP Machine
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure or CPAP is a treatment that requires the patient to wear a mask at night. The mask is attached to a machine […]
Sleep apnea is a disorder when a person stops breathing repeatedly while sleeping. The person starts and stops breathing multiple times in an hour. If you have health issues like diabetes, hypertension, heart problems and you are doing everything your doctor has recommended but are unable to get them under control. Also, if you snore at night, you may have sleep apnea.
Why should I seek treatment for Sleep Apnea?
Sleep apnea can be claimed as a culprit for a number of heath conditions. Your body heals itself and regenerates when you are sleeping. New cells and new nerves junctions are formed […]
If the dental cavity is not large enough to cause the tooth to fail, a root canal treatment will be recommended. Root canal treatment allows the patient to save the tooth. The root canal treatment comprises of removal of the infected nerve tissue and filling the tooth with biologically inert material. The root canal treatment will be performed by your general dentist, family dentist, or endodontist.
Once the root canal treatment is completed by your dentist, they will recommend a dental crown to protect the tooth. A dental crown is very important part of the success of your root canal […]
Dental retainers are essential for success of traditional dental braces or Invisalign treatment. Teeth have a tendency to move back to original position if they are not retained at the ideal position for a sufficient amount of time. It takes time for the bone to completely remodel to the new tooth positions.
It is recommended to wear dental retainers 24 hours a day for at minimum the first 12 months after the traditional braces or Invisalign treatment is completed. After that it is recommended to wear at night for a lifetime of success. These dental retainers are removable and need to […]
Our teeth have 3 layers. The outer layer is enamel, which protects the tooth. The second layer is dentin, which has nerves. The inner most layer is dental pulp, which has blood vessels and nerves. When the teeth are not kept clean bacteria grow in the plaque which forms as a result of leftover food debris. This enables the bacteria to release acids that dissolve the teeth and cause cavities.
At your regular dental cleaning visit your dentist will look at your cavity detecting x-rays. It is recommended to get the cavities taken care of with dental fillings as soon as […]
When the dental cavity compromises the tooth, a root canal treatment will be recommended. Root canal treatment allows the patient to save the tooth. The root canal treatment comprises of removal of the infected nerve tissue and filling the tooth with biologically inert material. The root canal treatment will be performed by your general dentist, family dentist, or endodontist.
When your general dentist advises, or recommends a root canal treatment it is suggested to have it done as soon as possible. Long standing dental infections are hard to treat as bacteria colonizes in the area decreasing the chances of root canal […]
Dental Emergency is a situation where you have a toothache, dental abscess, or a broken tooth due to trauma. These dental emergencies need to be addressed as soon as they occur. Treatment for dental emergencies can vary dependent on the nature of the emergency.
Dental Abscesses
Dental abscesses/toothaches can be very painful and cause swelling, fever, and drainage. Emergency treatment for an abscessed tooth may be an antibiotic, followed by an incision and drainage in some situations. Once the infection is controlled the root canal treatment or dental extraction may be required.
It is very essential to follow up after the symptoms of […]
Our teeth have 3 layers. The outer layer is enamel, which protects the tooth, the second layer is dentin, and this layer has some nerves. The inner most layer is dental pulp, which has blood vessels and nerves. When dental cavities extend to the Pulp of a tooth, this causes dental abscess.
If the dental cavity is not extensive enough to warrant removal of a tooth also called dental extraction, a root canal treatment is recommended. Root canal treatment enables the patient to save the tooth. This procedure is usually performed by your general dentist, family dentist, or endodontist. The patient […]
Our teeth have 3 different layers. The outer layer is enamel, which protects the tooth. The second layer is dentin, and has some nerves. The inner most layer is dental pulp, which contains blood vessels and nerves. Bacteria adheres to plaque on the teeth due to improper brushing resulting in dissolving that outer enamel layer. This causes dental cavities. When the dental cavities are still in the enamel they do not cause any pain. Once the cavity extends to the second layer of the tooth and to the nerves there is pain and discomfort, as well as hot and cold […]
There are many different reasons for needing dental root canal treatment. Our teeth have 3 different layers. The outer layer called enamel, which protects the tooth, the second layer called dentin, and this layer has some nerves. The inner most layer is called dental pulp, which has blood vessels and nerves.
When dental cavities extend to the pulp of a tooth, this causes dental abscess. Dental abscesses will either require a root canal treatment or a dental extraction; dental trauma or sports injuries can also require root canal treatment.
If the dental cavity is not extensive enough to warrant a dental […]
