Eight reasons

Eight Reasons to Stay Away

It's been a long time since you have been in. We're not going to scold you. We understand.

Are you embarrassed because you're unemployed? Did your previous dentist seem cold? Maybe you're afraid because you had a bad experience in the past.

We have a few tips to help you relax.

• A down economy is not the time to skimp on your teeth. Conditions are more easily treated when we catch them early.
• The days of the stern, dentist parent are gone. We are caring professionals who chose this career because we like people and could make a difference in their lives.
• If the sights, sounds and smells of the old style dentist office are a turn-off, they're gone, too. Our office has a relaxed, homey atmosphere.
• And as for those calculus-encrusted teeth, you can't shock us; we've already seen it all.
• Don't be afraid to talk to us. We need to know if you are uncomfortable or want an accommodation; otherwise, we'll continue our procedure as if everything's hunky-dory.
• Some adults and children feel more secure when they are covered by a blanket; so, bring one with you. We're fine with that.
• If you don't like watching instruments being placed in your mouth or the sight of a needle—simply close your eyes.
• Bring your portable CD player or iPod, earphones and your favorite music. We suggest music that will help mask or blend into other sounds in the room.

Now, pick up that phone and call us; together we can make a beautiful difference in your mouth!

Snoring

 Got Snore? 

Are you losing sleep because your bed mate stops breathing, makes choking sounds and gasps for air? This condition is called obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

An OSA sufferer can stop breathing as many as 100 times each night when the soft tissues in the mouth collapse into the airway. The lungs struggle to catch a breath—choking sounds—until the chest muscles can force the airway to open—the gasp.

OSA affects about 18 million people in the U.S. and can be life-threatening. OSA increases the person's risk for a heart attack, stroke and high blood pressure. Lack of continuous, restful sleep puts the sufferer at high risk of being involved in an auto accident and an inability to efficiently and safely function during the day.

OSA often goes undiagnosed because the person may be embarrassed to confide in us that there is a problem. Yet, OSA is easily diagnosed and treated, even from the dental office.

If you or someone you love has OSA (or is just someone who snores), the solution can be as simple as a custom-fitted mouthpiece to prevent the tongue and other soft tissues from collapsing into the throat. We would take an impression here in our office and send it to a lab where the technician will create your custom mouthpiece.

Call us right away and schedule a consultation so you and your partner can get the sleep you need and enjoy beautiful dreams together!