Monday, January 31, 2011
Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sleep Apnea Dental Treatment Panama City FL
Snoring and Sleep Disorders: what you need to know
Often snoring is dismissed as an annoyance, but it can be a sign of a very serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is caused by a blocked airway. The tongue falls backward during sleep and can fully or partially block the airway. The body then struggles to obtain air, and this causes the vibration we call snoring. Much of the time the body will continue to get just enough air so there will be very little harm. However, this condition is one of the signs that sleep apnea could be right around the corner.
Apnea episodes can occur from 30 to 60 times per night. This oxygen deprivation causes people to feel exhausted when they wake up, as though they haven’t really been sleeping. They’ve spent most of the night fighting for air, so it’s no wonder they feel tired, headachy, and irritable. The lower oxygen levels also put a strain on the heart.
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems, so we make sure your individual situation is fully addressed by starting with an objective medical assessment. After referral from a physician, you’ll receive a thorough dental examination by Dr. Salisbury, who will discuss all options, advantages, limitations, and consequences.
After you are fit with the oral appliance that should work best for you, we’ll take any needed time to adjust the appliance to a comfortable and effective position. Then we recommend a follow-up evaluation by the referring physician to objectively document the effectiveness of the therapy. We like to see all our sleep patients twice per year long term during active treatment to ensure the integrity of the oral structures and continued effectiveness of the treatment.
These appliances reduce the health risks associated with apnea without surgery or medication. There is a 96% success rate for people treated with these appliances.
Often snoring is dismissed as an annoyance, but it can be a sign of a very serious condition known as obstructive sleep apnea. Snoring is caused by a blocked airway. The tongue falls backward during sleep and can fully or partially block the airway. The body then struggles to obtain air, and this causes the vibration we call snoring. Much of the time the body will continue to get just enough air so there will be very little harm. However, this condition is one of the signs that sleep apnea could be right around the corner.
Apnea episodes can occur from 30 to 60 times per night. This oxygen deprivation causes people to feel exhausted when they wake up, as though they haven’t really been sleeping. They’ve spent most of the night fighting for air, so it’s no wonder they feel tired, headachy, and irritable. The lower oxygen levels also put a strain on the heart.
Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea are medical problems, so we make sure your individual situation is fully addressed by starting with an objective medical assessment. After referral from a physician, you’ll receive a thorough dental examination by Dr. Salisbury, who will discuss all options, advantages, limitations, and consequences.
After you are fit with the oral appliance that should work best for you, we’ll take any needed time to adjust the appliance to a comfortable and effective position. Then we recommend a follow-up evaluation by the referring physician to objectively document the effectiveness of the therapy. We like to see all our sleep patients twice per year long term during active treatment to ensure the integrity of the oral structures and continued effectiveness of the treatment.
These appliances reduce the health risks associated with apnea without surgery or medication. There is a 96% success rate for people treated with these appliances.
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
Tel: 850.784-0700
Friday, January 28, 2011
Laser Scanner Dentistry Panama City FL
The Laser Scanner Finds Cavities Years EarlierHave you ever had a dentist find a cavity and place a large filling, and wondered why the filling is so large if the cavity wasn’t there just six months before? The cavity was there six months before – it just wasn’t big enough to show on X-rays, and it wasn’t visible to the dentist yet. The laser scanner can find cavities years earlier, when the small cavity can be removed and repaired with a small invisible bonded filling. Sometimes patients complain of tooth sensitivity, or mild to severe pain, yet X-rays and examination cannot pinpoint the source. The laser scanner can detect previously undetected decay and, once identified, allow us to remove the discomfort and leave you with a healthy smile.
Panama City Dentist
Panama City Dental Studio
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
Tel: 850.784-0700
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
Tel: 850.784-0700
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Preventive Dentistry Panama City FL
No More Cavities – Ever! Is this even possible? It is now!!
Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection known as “caries.” This infection is not only treatable, but preventable. Dr. Salisbury uses the CariFree™ program. CariFree was developed to help patients become cavity-free by assessing risks for dental disease, diagnosing the presence of the bacterial caries infection that causes cavities, and treating the infection using preventive dental techniques.
During your visit you will receive a cavity risk assessment. We will evaluate whether you have factors present that can put you at risk for decay. You will then be given at-home instructions and can purchase the products needed to keep you and your family cavity free.
Preventive Dental Care Dentistry
Panama City Dental Studio
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
Tel: 850.784-0700
Cavities are caused by a bacterial infection known as “caries.” This infection is not only treatable, but preventable. Dr. Salisbury uses the CariFree™ program. CariFree was developed to help patients become cavity-free by assessing risks for dental disease, diagnosing the presence of the bacterial caries infection that causes cavities, and treating the infection using preventive dental techniques.
During your visit you will receive a cavity risk assessment. We will evaluate whether you have factors present that can put you at risk for decay. You will then be given at-home instructions and can purchase the products needed to keep you and your family cavity free.
Preventive Dental Care Dentistry
Panama City Dental Studio
Herbert G. Salisbury, DMD
2410 St. Andrews Blvd.
Panama City, FL 32405
Tel: 850.784-0700
Visit our main web site to learn more www.panamacitydental.com
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