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Sleep apnea is a disorder in which your breathing stops and starts periodically throughout sleep. When this occurs, your body awakens you and tells you to start breathing again. Repeated sleep disturbances make it harder to sleep properly, and you will be especially fatigued throughout the day.Sleep apnea affects you beyond daytime fatigue. Without treatment,…

When you have a damaged tooth, a common restoration method is a dental crown. A traditional crown is an optimal choice. However, depending on the type of crown, it can take a while to make and adjust to your needs. Fortunately, many dental offices offer same-day crowns to restore your smile and oral health in…

Some patients who want dental implants do not have enough jawbone to support the implants. Bone grafting procedures can sometimes enhance the density and strength of the jawbone to make implants an option for these patients.During a dental bone grafting procedure, a dentist uses bone from another part of your body or from a human…

A patient who has a missing tooth or several missing teeth should not need to spend their life hiding their megawatt smile. Partial dentures as part of a smile makeover are an option that many dentists provide at relatively affordable costs. Dentures are no longer the rough plastic that people wore in recent decades. These…

In most cases, a tooth extraction is the last resort. A dentist will not ordinarily recommend this procedure if other options are viable. After all, living without teeth presents many challenges. This is an embarrassing condition that can affect a person’s self-esteem. Missing teeth can also make it difficult to eat and can increase your…

Partial dentures are an affordable way to replace missing teeth and bring back a person's smile. When someone is missing teeth, their confidence can be shaken. Missing teeth can also lead to several other problems and should be taken care of soon as possible.Talking with a dentist is always the best way to determine any…

CEREC® crowns provide more benefits to patients than metal restorations. Tissues of the body tend to have a different reaction to metal than to non-metal material. CEREC dental crowns are healthier, more stable dental restorations. If you want to know more about metal-free CEREC dental crowns, here are the details.CEREC metal-free crowns are appealing to…

Children begin using their baby teeth at around 5-6 years old. As the adult teeth grow in, a parent may find that their child could benefit from interceptive orthodontic treatment. This treatment typically occurs right as the adult teeth begin to grow in rather than waiting until the child is 10-14 years old and ready…

Despite advances in medical technology that make dental procedures less invasive and less painful, dental anxiety remains a common fear among American adults. Sedation dentistry is one option that helps many people who fear the dental chair, which is extremely important as skipping dental procedures can have a negative impact on oral health and overall…

Many patients' teeth require restorative work to improve function or appearance at some point. CEREC®, which stands for "Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics," is a computer-aided design and manufacturing system that dentists can offer as an alternative to some types of traditional restorations. Patients may find these crown restorations to require a less invasive…

Physiologic dentistry is a holistic approach to dental healthcare. Teeth cleanings and routine exams are crucial to maintaining good oral health; however, many oral health problems require more comprehensive care. Health conditions in the mouth often indicate a larger issue in the jaw, temporomandibular joint (TMJ), airway, or other body parts. At Siegart Dental, we…

CEREC® (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics) combines a computer, milling instrument, and camera into one unified machine. It allows dentists to create tooth restorations in the dental clinic in a single visit. This is a convenient and efficient way to help patients who need quick dental restorations. If you want to find out about…