Just Ask Carrie Underwood
In our celebrity obsessed world, you need not look to long and hard to see the smiles that grace the covers of most fashion magazines. In a recent article in InStyle Magazine, Carrie Underwood is interviewed and asked by the reporter what is her favorite “body” part. Interesting question, but an even more interesting answer…Carrie […]
The Real Scoop on Anti-Snoring Appliances
One of the areas of medicine that works closely in conjunction with dentistry is the field of Sleep Medicine. In recent years, this area of Medicine has grown due to the expanding population of people over 40 years of age. It is well documented that over 90 million people in the United States snore. Of […]
Snoring: What It Really Is And How It Can Be Lethal
According to the National Sleep Foundation, some form of snoring or obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) occurs in over 90 million Americans. Here are some more startling facts: Approximately 40% of patients over the age of 40 snore, and half of them snore EVERY night Among those that snore on a regular basis, OSA is prevalent […]
The Importance of Lifetime Retainer Wear
The question always comes up…Doctor how long do I need to wear my retainers? The correct answer is forever. Really Doctor? Yes it is true! A very large research study was done by the University of Washington in the early 90’s. They looked at all the treated Orthodontic cases in the clinic, thousands of patients. […]
What is Sleep Apnea?
The word “apnea” literally means “without breath.” There are three types of apnea. In all three, people with untreated sleep apnea stop breathing repeatedly during their sleep, sometimes hundreds of times during the night and often for a minute or longer. 1. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), the most common is usually caused when the soft […]
Teen Invisalign
Many adults have enjoyed the benefits of Invisible Braces, also known as Invisalign. Invisalign Treatment, for those of you who are not familiar with them, are clear, removable braces that move your teeth without the use of fixed metal or ceramic braces and wires on your teeth. They are worn 22 hours per day […]
The Power of a Really Great Smile
Surveys were conducted throughout the world to determine what people find attractive. In the United States, 92% of them considered a stunning smile as one of the most important features. A similar survey in Australia revealed 9 out of 10 people believe an attractive smile serves as a critical asset and about 90% of both […]
