The most common cause of loose teeth in adults is trauma from gum disease. However, loose teeth may also arise as a result of unconsciously grinding or clenching your teeth or injury to the mouth or facial area after falling or getting hit during a sporting event. If you experience a loose tooth, you may wonder what you need to... read more »
If you have a loose adult tooth, remain calm and know that this is a common occurrence. It is often the result of a sports injury, gum disease, or tooth grinding. Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we recommend you refrain from wiggling the loose tooth around as doing so can worsen the problem. You should also avoid chewing... read more »
For those that have not heard about “dental implants” or are looking for information, a “dental implant” is an artificial tooth, typically made out of a titanium screw that serves as a substitute for the root of a tooth. A titanium abutment connects to the titanium screw and a crown will either be cemented or screwed to the abutment. Dental... read more »
Since its debut, Invisalign has become the preferred way for patients to straighten their teeth and achieve healthy, beautiful smiles. Invisalign aligners are removable, meaning patients can take them out every time they eat, drink, brush, and floss. They can continue to eat their favorite foods and don’t have to worry about brushing and flossing through wires and brackets. Perhaps... read more »
When considering dental implants, good health, healthy gums and substantial bone support is essential. These factors directly contribute to the start of success for an implant. Post-operative success of an implant is determined by practicing good oral hygiene. Dental implants come in parts. They have a crown that may be screwed or cemented to the titanium screw that is placed... read more »
You likely have a preferred sleeping position. If you have sleep apnea, it’s important to understand whether that position is helping your condition or not doing you any favors. Let’s dive deeper into common sleep positions and how they may affect your sleep apnea. Side with Both Arms Down If you sleep on your side with both arms down and... read more »
Sleep apnea is a common yet serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we offer sleep apnea treatments to help patients find relief from this condition and enjoy greater energy during the day as well as an overall healthy lifestyle. Some of our patients ask us whether sleep apnea causes... read more »
According to the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, approximately 25 million adults in the United States have sleep apnea. In this disorder, an individual frequently stops breathing while they are sleeping. Sleep apnea has a significant impact on both high and low blood pressure. Let’s take a closer look at why this is. Sleep Apnea and High Blood Pressure When... read more »
You may miss work or school because of asthma. However, asthma can also make it difficult for you to get a good night’s rest. In fact, there has been research that there is a link between asthma and obstructive sleep apnea. There are certain asthma symptoms that can cause asthma symptoms at night or worsen them. Some of these symptoms... read more »
If you are living with sleep apnea, you may be wondering whether it will get worse whenever you have a cold or runny nose. The truth is that a cold or runny nose can aggravate your sleep apnea and make it more difficult for you to enjoy a good night’s sleep. It may cause some anxiety because you may not... read more »