Sleep apnea is a sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. It can lead to loud snoring and feelings of exhaustion even after a full night’s sleep. Maxillomandibular advancement is a type of surgery that is designed to help patients living with severe sleep apnea. It moves the maxilla or upper jaws and mandible or lower jaws forward... read more »
A sleep disorder in which breathing stops and starts repeatedly is known as sleep apnea. If you have sleep apnea, you should know that there are several exercises that you can perform to help you sleep easier at night. Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we recommend the following sleep apnea exercises: Tiger Yell To perform a tiger yell,... read more »
Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder among the adult population. It occurs when breathing is briefly interrupted when someone is asleep. Believe it or not, sleep apnea may also arise in children. If your child snores, frequently tosses and turns in bed, has night sweats, or shows long pauses in breathing, they may have sleep apnea. It is estimated... read more »
What is a Palate Expander? Growing into adulthood some share stories of the orthodontic treatment that was given to them in their earlier years. With this, may spring the stories of a “palate expander.” You either know what this is because you have personally experienced life with a palate expander or you may have no idea what this is. A... read more »
Permanent crowns are great for restoring teeth when a cavity may be too large for a filling. The added bonus of a permanent crown is that they look great! However, the drawback is that it may take some time for a permanent crown to be made in order to fit to your individual smile. With this being said, you may... read more »
Are you hoping to achieve a whiter, brighter smile? If you’re concerned about your discolored teeth and searching for a way to whiten them, you may be tempted to search the internet for that perfect at-home whitening kit. After all, there are thousands of websites that sell them. While some of these online whitening kits are better than others, the... read more »
Chewing your food is crucial. It can help you avoid choking when you swallow and ensure you safely digest your meals. Believe it or not, there is a proper way to chew. First and foremost, when you are chewing, take your time. It takes about 25 minutes for your hormones to inform your brain you’re full. If you eat an... read more »
Most people are familiar with Invisalign. It’s the discreet and comfortable way for patients of all ages, including adults to achieve straight teeth and beautiful smiles. If you are an adult who is bothered by an overbite, crooked teeth, spacing issues, and any other orthodontic issue, Invisalign may be a viable treatment option. Let’s dive deeper into the pros and... read more »
Crowns are excellent for restoring a tooth that may have had a large filling or was too weak prior because crowns help to make teeth stronger and improve aesthetic. Essentially, a crown serves as a cover that is cemented to fit on top of a tooth. The cements that your dentist may use on a crown can vary depending on... read more »
If you have been diagnosed with sleep apnea and travel often, you should know that there are sleep apnea machines that are specifically made for travel. There are a variety of these travel size sleep apnea machines on the market that you can choose from. Travel size sleep apnea machines are smaller and lighter than traditional ones. In addition, they... read more »