Dental Conditions

Snoring is a harsh noise that releases from the mouth when someone is asleep. It occurs when the muscles and soft tissues relax in the throat and mouth, which causes the tissues to vibrate as you breathe in and out. Snoring is a well-known medical condition that may be caused due to erroneous teeth alignment because of the limited airspace, making it difficult to breath while asleep. Other elements that may be causing snoring is excess body weight, alcohol intake, or sleep apnea.

Sleep Apnea is a medical condition that stops you from breathing, regularly, while asleep. Breathing may stop 20 - 30 times per hour, which impacts your overall health because it prevents your brain from getting to the REM cycle of sleep and leaves you feeling drowsy during the day. Some symptoms that can be found when struggling with sleep apnea are, tiredness, lack of concentration, irritability, poor memory, and headaches. If you are struggling with any of these symptoms, give us a call today to schedule an appointment to discuss possible sleep apnea solutions.

Wisdom Teeth are the last set of teeth that appear in our mouths, and usually erupt between our late teens to early twenties. Some patients will get their wisdom teeth, without any problems, however, most patients have them removed before they have a chance to become impacted and cause problems with our other teeth or jawbone. Removing wisdom teeth is not an easy task, if a tooth is impacted, it is most likely under the gums, embedded in the jawbone. If that is the case, we would need to remove a portion of the tissue covering the area, and then proceed to extract one tooth at a time. Recovery depends on your oral health and to what extent the wisdom teeth are impacted.

Teeth grinding, also known as Bruxism, is extreme grinding of the teeth, clenching of the jaw, or both. This condition tends to be common during the night but can also happen during the day. Some symptoms that relate to teeth grinding are; jaw aches, headaches, and sensitive teeth. If bruxism is left untreated, it can cause long-term damage like tooth wear, cracks, or even damage restorations that are currently in the mouth. Our first step that we recommend is a nightguard, however, if this continues, we request that you schedule an appointment with us to prevent further damage to your teeth.

Bad Breath, also known as halitosis, is a strong smell that remains in the mouth for an extended period. If you are struggling with bad breath it may be due to; dental issues, mouth infections, dry mouth, or smoking. Bacteria is most likely lodged in between the teeth, which is why we recommend following a strict dental routine that includes flossing, brushing, and mouthwash twice a day to remove any debris that may be settling. If bad breath does not resolve after following a strict routine, we suggest scheduling an appointment at our office to track down what the cause is.

Malocclusions, also known as crowded teeth, crossbite, overbite, underbite, and open bite are misalignments of the teeth that can lead to oral implications. Malocclusions are hereditary but may also be caused by frequent pacifier use after the age of three, prolonged bottle feeding, injuries that caused a misaligned jaw, impacted teeth, or poor dental care. Some treatments that can help with malocclusions are braces, removal of teeth, jaw surgery, or wires to help stabilize the jawbone.