The gold standard for the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Unfortunately, more than 50% of the patients who are prescribed this form of therapy do not use it for a variety of reasons. Oral appliances have helped many in this population of non-CPAP compliance overcome the problems associated with sleep apnea. The vast majority of this patient group has their teeth, which provides
Imagine you are watching the Super Bowl, during the game you can professional athletes face each other, indeed this is the highest level of professional football in the United States. In addition to seeing their strategies and their dedication, you will see their gear. Professional athletes know the importance of protecting their teammates, winning the game and winning theSuper Bowl, but the athletes also the importance of protecting themselves. Among
When shopping at local markets, stores offer you many options; sometimes choosing the items you need is simple, however, at times it is really hard. When shopping for life insurance, the options are not that simple; health insurance plans vary widely between one company and another. When selecting your health insurance, you should know for whom your plan is designed; coverage will vary if the plan is for an individual,
The parents of a 6-year-old girl in Pennsylvania face criminal charges for neglecting to get dental care for the child, who had 14 abscessed teeth and a severe infection that could have put her life at risk. Kenneth Wanamaker Jr., 36, and Jessica Hoffman, 31, who live in Lehigh Township, were charged on June 24 with endangering the welfare of the child, according to a Morning Call story. The girl
Oral viscous lidocaine 2% solution should not be used to treat infants and children with teething pain, according to a safety alert issued on Thursday by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). “Oral viscous lidocaine solution is not approved to treat teething pain, and use in infants and young children can cause serious harm, including death,” the FDA stated in its announcement. The agency has reviewed 22 reports of
ClearChoice Management Services and Rodo Medical have reached a strategic alliance to sell the Smileloc system. The Smileloc system is designed to make restorations on dental implants safer, faster, less expensive, and more comfortable than current techniques with dental cement and screws. The system will be sold at ClearChoice’s 31 affiliated dental implant clinics in 19 states during the exclusive period, according to the companies. As part of the strategic
Being a kid is great! You can spend a lot of time outdoors; spend time with family and friends. Also as you grow, you go to school; there you can make many more friends and also increase your knowledge. Other activities you can do in school are sports. What is your favorite sport? For many Americans their favorite sport is Football. However a problem can occurs when in one of
Losing a great number of your teeth is bad news, but not being able to get proper replacements is simply tragic. However, many Americans without teeth have been able to get full mouth reconstruction solutions at , in Los Algodones, Mexico, just 5 minutes south of the border near Yuma, Arizona. Why settle for simple dentures when you can have dental restorations with the quality and credibility of Nobel Biocare.
It’s no secret that dental care in the United States is expensive. Sadly, that’s the reason why many people who have lost all their teeth aren’t able to get fixed replacements and have to use dentures. While dentures are an affordable solution, there are other options that function more successfully as natural teeth. Over the years we have found that patients often come to us thinking that dentures are the
Heraeus Kulzer said that its Venus White brand will continue to be the official Whitening Challenge Fundraising partner of the Give Back A Smile (GBAS) program for another two years. The company made the announcement at the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) annual meeting in Orlando, FL. GBAS was founded by the AACD’s Charitable Foundation in 1999 to restore the damaged smiles of adult survivors of intimate partner violence.
In cases of total loss or almost total loss of teeth, there are generally two types of procedures that are recommended for dental patients: Dentures and Implants. Each solution has its advantages and its disadvantages, and it is recommended that a dentist evaluate you and help you decide which solution is the most appropriate for you. However, most dentists agree that in general terms, implants are the better solution. Dental
When making a diagnostics, a dentist uses a wide variety of tools; among the tools dentist use are: x-rays. With the use of an x-ray, dentist can see hidden dental structures, not visible during examination. If the patient suffers from bone loss, have caries, teeth alignment, broken teeth among other oral discomforts. With the images at their hands; your dentist will provide you treatment options, explain your dental discomfort and
