Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we often see patients who are over 40 and concerned about their teeth. They may notice their teeth to gap or spread and feel self-conscious about their smile. If you can relate to this, know that you are not alone and changes in the teeth are normal with age. The good news is... read more »
Sleep apnea is a growing problem among teenagers. Left untreated, it can lead to serious complications and make their day-to-day lives very difficult. There are a variety of signs and symptoms that may indicate your teen has sleep apnea. If you notice your teen snore very loudly during the day, they may have sleep apnea. Another commonly overlooked sign of... read more »
Every once in a while, people may grind and clench their teeth. Doing this on an occasional basis is not a big deal. However, if you grind your teeth regularly, you can damage your teeth and develop serious health issues. Believe it or not, teeth grinding is sometimes paired with sleep apnea. Individuals with sleep apnea stop their breathing during... read more »
A condition in which breathing stops periodically during sleep is called sleep apnea. Left untreated, sleep apnea can lead to serious health complications such as obesity, high blood pressure, obesity, and stroke. Since many individuals are not aware they are waking up in the middle of the night because they don’t have enough oxygen, sleep apnea can be hard to... read more »
A resting frown face may make you look unfriendly or like you have a scowl or a frown. When others see you, they may believe you are angry or in a bad mood. They may be afraid to approach you and have the wrong perception of who you are. This condition is caused by a small muscle that pulls down... read more »
While it’s more common for multiple teeth to be out place, sometimes, patients experience only one or two crooked teeth. If you have one or two teeth out of place, you may be wondering how to resolve them. Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we often recommend Invisalign. Invisalign clear aligners are completely comfortable and can be removed for... read more »
Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we see patients that lead busy lives. Many of them are involved in a variety of extracurricular activities and wonder whether they can fit orthodontic treatment into their schedules. Since we believe that nothing should get in the way of achieving straight, healthy teeth, we always work with patients to design a treatment... read more »
If you lead a busy life, you may wonder how you can continue on with your everyday activities with braces. That’s where Invisalign comes in. Invisalign clear aligners can give you the opportunity to straighten your teeth and achieve a beautiful smile without disturbing your lifestyle. Many of our patients here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry wonder whether they’ll... read more »
Here at Costa Family and Cosmetic Dentistry, we encourage patients to get their wisdom teeth removed in early adulthood. This is because patients who wait until they are older are at an increased risk of complications associated with wisdom teeth removal. By getting your wisdom teeth removed, you can avoid the following issues: Impacted Teeth Sometimes, wisdom teeth do not... read more »
Over the past few decades, children, teens, and adults have turned to Invisalign to achieve healthy teeth and attractive smiles. Often, patients visit our office and ask if they can only get Invisalign on their top teeth. These patients believe that their bottom teeth are straight or they aren’t very visible so they don’t need Invisalign on them. Using Invisalign... read more »