Obstructive Sleep Apnea is a sleep disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing, or periods of very low breathing during sleep. These pauses, called apnea, last from a few seconds to minutes and can occur anywhere from 5 to 30 times a minute. Daytime sleepiness is one of the major symptoms of sleep apnea due…
Missing teeth can pose a number of esthetic problems and as well as general health and wellness problems for people. There are several treatment options to consider if you are missing multiple teeth. Removable Partial Dentures Removable Partial Dentures consist of a metal framework with plastic teeth and gum areas. The framework includes metal clasps…
Men and women in their senior years generally require more specialized oral care than their younger counterparts, due largely to complications associated with their aging bodies. Some of the most common of these are arthritis and osteoporosis, which can cause issues with your teeth and jawbone. In addition, decades of gradual wear to teeth and…
Cosmetic dentists frequently use dental veneers to give you a whiter and brighter smile. However, there are additional functional benefits of dental veneers that you may not know about. Dental veneers are thin layers of porcelain that are applied to the front surface of your teeth. Not only do they whiten your teeth, they can…
Anxiety and stress may be damaging your dental health, but probably not how you think it is. Most of us know someone who refuses to visit the dentist due to dental phobia and fear. Lost dental hygiene visits can cause damage related to neglect, however, physical stress can actually affect the health and quality of…
Of Couse this is not just for the holiday season but year round! 1) Diet A great way is a diet rich on vegetables, nuts and fruits. A strong immune system is very important to help fight inflammation and bacteria. Essential vitamins and antioxidants found in fruits, vegetables and nuts help protect gums and teeth…
Good oral hygiene is important for everyone, but for people with dental implants, it is even more important. A dental implant procedure is an alternative to dental bridges or dentures for people who are missing teeth. They can be used with dental crowns, dental bridges or dentures to replace one missing tooth or several missing…
Temporomandibular disorder affects the joint that runs along the side of the face and connects the jaw to the skull. This joint allows the jaw to move from side to side or up and down fluidly and comfortably. The TMJ, which is considered one of the most important joints in the body, can begin to…
There is a link between diabetes and oral health. If you have uncontrolled diabetes it can boost your risk for oral health problems such as gum disease. But the link goes the other way as well. If you have gum disease, it may make it harder to keep blood sugar under control. So the diabetes…
Maple Avenue Family Dentistry offers Invisalign, and it may be just the thing for you! With this state of the art solution to fix crooked teeth, you can have the smile you’ve always dreamed of through a process that is practically invisible. Invisalign can often be a suitable alternative to metal braces, since the teeth…