Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we are pleased to offer Invisalign to patients who are in search of a comfortable, discreet way to achieve the smiles of their dreams. If you are a busy student, parent, or professional and turned off by the ideal of traditional metal braces, Invisalign may be right for you. Unlike traditional metal braces,... read more »
Most patients that visit our office have heard of Invisalign. They know it involves clear aligner trays that can be removed for eating, drinking, brushing, and flossing. Patients often prefer Invisalign to traditional metal braces so they can straighten their teeth and achieve attractive smiles in a discreet and comfortable manner. Sometimes, we recommend attachments to Invisalign patients. When we... read more »
After tooth removal, you should expect to experience some pain. The good news is that the pain can be well managed with pain medication and should slowly improve each day. In the event your pain does not improve, we encourage you to contact our office right way. What Causes Pain? The most obvious and major reason you’ll face pain is... read more »
Products for whitening your teeth have been in advertisements all over recently. Influencers on all social media platforms have been seen posing with their glowing mouth guard, raving about how white their teeth are now because of it, and how much they love their new product! But what is this teeth whitening system? And why does it glow? The new... read more »
Tongue burns are a frequent occurrence. They typically occur after you eat or drink something hot such as coffee or soup. Tongue burns may also be the result of dry mouth, dentures, vitamin deficiencies, allergic reactions, diabetes, hormone imbalance, injury to the mouth, or grinding of the teeth. Fortunately, a mild tongue burn isn’t usually a big deal and will... read more »
If you are living with sleep apnea, you may wonder how you are supposed to travel with the condition. While many people believe they should just leave their continuous positive airway pressure or CPAP machine at home, this is far from the truth. You should pack your CPAP machine in your carry-on luggage rather than you checked luggage. This way,... read more »
When a smile has an excessive amount of gum tissue that shows above the top teeth it is considered a gummy smile. Here at Costa Family & Cosmetic Dentistry, we meet many patients who are bothered by their gummy smile. They are not pleased with the appearance of their smile and feel self-conscious about it. The good news is that... read more »
If you choose to undergo Invisalign treatment, your orthodontist may recommend buttons. Commonly referred to as attachments, buttons can expedite the Invisalign process and help you achieve the smile of your dreams. These tiny buttons are the same color as your teeth and can be shaped in a circle or square. The purpose of them is to allow an Invisalign... read more »
Dental implants have been used and proven to be successful for several decades. A “dental implant” is an artificial tooth that is made up of a titanium screw that serves as an artificial tooth root. An abutment is connected to the screw and a crown, which serves as the replacement tooth is customized to match your natural teeth. Together, these... read more »
If you’ve ever woken up with a neck that was dripping in sweat, you may be living with sleep apnea. Studies have shown that night sweats occur in individuals with untreated sleep apnea three times more than the general population. During sleep apnea, a common sleep disorder where breathing repeatedly stops and starts, your body goes into hyperdrive each time... read more »