If you’re waking yourself up several times a night with grunts, snorts or simply to breathe and your partner’s sleep patterns are suffering because of it too, you may have Obstructive Sleep Apnea. Another sure sign is waking up feeling like you haven’t slept a wink. Sleep Apnea will eventually wreak havoc on your life – not only interrupting sleep but causing a rash of potential health problems if left untreated. When to ask a physician Your partner keeps nudging you in the side to stop snoring so it’s loud enough to disturb others’ sleep. In addition, here are some…

Sleep Apnea can make life miserable. It interrupts sleep, keeps your partner awake and eventually erodes your good health. There are ways to combat the condition and dentistry can be very helpful. What exactly is Sleep Apnea? If you have shallow breaths or pauses between breaths while you’re sleep, sleep apnea is the culprit. This chronic problem can wake you up amid your snorts, gasps for breath or grinding of teeth, in the most acute cases. Obstructive Sleep Apnea can cause you to actually stop breathing for as long as a minute many times during sleep. It also wakes you…

There’s a fine balance to keeping your Invisalign aligners fresh and clean. You don’t want to clean them so aggressively that they lose their shape. On the other hand, you don’t want fuzz growing on them, either. Here are a few tips on maintaining the good health of your aligners. The easy peasy way Simply use a toothbrush and cold water. Every time you remove your aligners to brush your teeth, use a separate toothbrush to gently brush loose any trapped food. It’s best not to use toothpaste on your aligners which is abrasive and will make them look cloudy.…

How would you feel if you knew you could get a more beautiful smile in six months without having to sport traditional braces? The fact is, if you’re a candidate, you will be able to! These braces, meant for older teens and adults, as the name implies, are used for six months. They’re transparent so your teeth show through perfectly, and they’re also effective and affordable. But are they the right choice for you? If you agree with one or more of the statements below, the chances are high 6-month braces would be ideal for you. There are spaces between…