You may have heard about a revolutionary tooth treatment that creates a better smile in a very short time. Six-month braces offer a quick and easy fix for many issues that plague our teeth. What do 6-month braces correct? Six-month braces can be used to correct a number of orthodontic issues. For example, many people who have overbites or underbites can have these problems corrected with six-month braces. Additionally, unsightly gaps between the teeth, overjet (front teeth that jut out), teeth that are too close together (crowding), a bite where your teeth don’t touch each other (openbite), underbite, misalignment of…

One of the most common health problems in the world is cavities. They are damaged areas in the hard surface of the teeth that lead to small holes or openings. Tooth sensitivity is related to cavities. However, not everyone with sensitive teeth will get cavities. What is tooth sensitivity? This occurs when the protective enamel on your teeth thins out or your gums recess to expose the underlying dentin (the surface under the enamel). The dentin is made up of microscopic tubules that contain tiny nerve endings. The enamel protects the dentin on the crown part of your tooth, while…

Sleep apnea is a dyssomnia (sleep disorder) that affects our breathing. People afflicted with sleep apnea experience pauses in breathing and shallow breathing while they sleep. These moments of apnea (pauses) can last anywhere from a few seconds to several minutes. The dangers of sleep apnea Sleep apnea is linked to heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and more recently, studies have shown that it is also connected to strokes. It usually starts mildly and manifests itself in the form of heavy snoring. As it progresses, the apnea takes hold, and besides the shallow and pause-filled nighttime breathing many people…

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…